Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuiseta
ID:
695099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Onira 5(7): 32 (2000).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694432

Common Names

  • Tenuiseta Miersia
  • Miersia Tenuiseta
  • Slender Miersia

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Description

Miersia tenuiseta (also called Slender Miersia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests. It is a small tree growing up to 10 meters tall with elliptic to obovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Miersia tenuiseta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and rheumatism. It is also used as a food preservative and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Miersia tenuiseta are small, yellow-green in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miersia tenuiseta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Miersia tenuiseta

Miersia tenuiseta is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin and Mojave Desert.

Miersia tenuiseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miersia tenuiseta?

Miersia tenuiseta

What is the common name of Miersia tenuiseta?

Slender Miersia

What is the natural habitat of Miersia tenuiseta?

Tropical rainforests of Africa

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-281696: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.