Microloma hereroense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hereroense
ID:
1105257
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wanntorp
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 63: 337 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104595
Common Names
- Microloma hereroense
- Herero Microloma
- Herero Starfish Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microloma hereroense (also called Herero Microloma, among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent plant native to the tropical regions of South Africa. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are obovate, measuring up to 5 cm in length. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microloma hereroense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microloma hereroense is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microloma hereroense is a woody, perennial shrub native to Namibia. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept lightly moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. The plant should be fertilized every few months during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Where to Find Microloma hereroense
Microloma hereroense is native to Namibia and can be found in the northern parts of the country, particularly in the Kunene and Erongo regions.
Species in the Microloma genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2609889: Based on the initial data import
Hans-Erik Wanntorp (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wanntorp' in the authors string.