Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
renifolia
ID:
373548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ocios Esp. Emigrados 4: 347 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372880

Common Names

  • Micropleura renifolia
  • Micropleura
  • Renifolia

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Synonyms

  • Centella renifolia Urb. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle grumosa Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Micropleura renifolia (also called Kidney-leaved Micropleura, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Micropleura renifolia has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micropleura renifolia is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, slender stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropleura renifolia is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, take cuttings from the stems in spring or early summer. Plant the cuttings in moist soil in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Micropleura renifolia

Micropleura renifolia is native to tropical Africa.

Micropleura renifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropleura renifolia?

Micropleura renifolia

What is the common name of Micropleura renifolia?

Kidney-leaf Micropleura

What is the natural habitat of Micropleura renifolia?

It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in wet, sandy soils

Species in the Micropleura genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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