Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fontella) T.U.P.Konno & Rapini
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 429 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368651
Common Names
- Lourteigiae Minaria
- Lourteigiae False Flax
- Lourteigiae Minaria
Synonyms
- Ditassa lourteigiae Fontella [unknown]
Description
Minaria lourteigiae (also called Lourteig's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist to wet soils in open wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Minaria lourteigiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Minaria lourteigiae is a small, white, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minaria lourteigiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, and then transplant them outdoors when the weather warms up. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every few years to keep them healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Minaria lourteigiae
Minaria lourteigiae is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Minaria lourteigiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minaria lourteigiae?
Minaria lourteigiae
What is the common name of Minaria lourteigiae?
Lourteig's Minaria
What is the natural habitat of Minaria lourteigiae?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Minaria genus
Minaria abortiva,
Minaria acerosa,
Minaria polygaloides,
Minaria inconspicua,
Minaria bifurcata,
Minaria campanuliflora,
Minaria cordata,
Minaria decussata,
Minaria diamantinensis,
Minaria ditassoides,
Minaria semirii,
Minaria hemipogonoides,
Minaria refractifolia,
Minaria lourteigiae,
Minaria magisteriana,
Minaria micromeria,
Minaria monocoronata,
Minaria parva,
Minaria grazielae,
Minaria harleyi,
Minaria volubilis,
Minaria praetermissa,
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,