Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
armatum
ID:
369460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Schltr. ex E.Gilg & Benedict

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 167 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368792

Common Names

  • Microloma armatum
  • Armed Microloma
  • Armed Milkweed

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Description

Microloma armatum (also called Armed Microloma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Microloma armatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Microloma armatum var. burchellii (N.E.Br.) Bruyns
Microloma armatum var. armatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microloma armatum is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microloma armatum is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It is grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Microloma armatum

Microloma armatum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Microloma armatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microloma armatum?

Microloma armatum

What is the family of Microloma armatum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Microloma armatum?

Armed Microloma

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Ralph Curtiss Benedict (1883-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benedict' in the authors string.
E. Gilg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941758-1: Based on the initial data import