Philibertia micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1276029
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Malme) Goyder
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 437 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275367
Common Names
- Philibertia micrantha
- Micranthous Philibertia
- Philibertia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Philibertia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Philibertia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Philibertia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Philibertia micrantha is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Philibertia micrantha is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Philibertia micrantha
Philibertia micrantha is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and shrublands.
Philibertia micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philibertia micrantha?
Philibertia micrantha
What is the natural habitat of Philibertia micrantha?
It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
What are the common names of Philibertia micrantha?
It is commonly known as the small-flowered philibertia.
Species in the Philibertia genus
Philibertia alba, Philibertia urceolata, Philibertia zongoensis, Philibertia solanoides, Philibertia gilliesii, Philibertia campanulata, Philibertia picta, Philibertia stipitata, Philibertia lysimachioides, Philibertia fiebrigii, Philibertia globiflora, Philibertia fontellae, Philibertia boliviana, Philibertia velutina, Philibertia parviflora, Philibertia candolleana, Philibertia peruviana, Philibertia bicornuta, Philibertia discolor, Philibertia volcanensis, Philibertia micrantha, Philibertia tubata, Philibertia cionophora, Philibertia amblystigma, Philibertia multiflora, Philibertia tactila, Philibertia speciosa, Philibertia latiflora, Philibertia longistyla, Philibertia boliviensis, Philibertia mitophora, Philibertia tucumanensis, Philibertia tomentosa, Philibertia affinis, Philibertia subnivea, Philibertia suberecta, Philibertia religiosa, Philibertia barbata, Philibertia nivea, Philibertia coalita, Philibertia castillonii,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50278644: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.