Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
micrantha
ID:
594884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Res. Sci. Somalia Ital. 1: 150 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594216

Common Names

  • Micrantha Orchid
  • Centemopsis Micrantha
  • Centemopsis Micrantha

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Description

Centemopsis micrantha (also called small-flowered centemopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Angola. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10 cm. Its leaves are round to kidney-shaped and the flowers are small and white. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centemopsis micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centemopsis micrantha has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centemopsis micrantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Centemopsis micrantha

Centemopsis micrantha is found in the Mediterranean region.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References