Toxocarpus merrillii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
412343
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 295 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411675
Common Names
- Merrillii Hatpins
- Toxocarpus Hatpins
- Toxocarpus Merrillii Hatpins
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Toxocarpus merrillii (also called Merrill's Toxocarpus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India. It has a thin stem and small white flowers, and grows in moist areas such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Toxocarpus merrillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Toxocarpus merrillii has small, white flowers that are borne in dense heads on the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Toxocarpus merrillii is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Toxocarpus merrillii
Toxocarpus merrillii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Toxocarpus merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toxocarpus merrillii?
Toxocarpus merrillii
What is the common name of Toxocarpus merrillii?
Merrill's Toxocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Toxocarpus merrillii?
It is found in wet grasslands and swamps in India
Species in the Toxocarpus genus
Toxocarpus gracilis, Toxocarpus eriocarpus, Toxocarpus excisus, Toxocarpus fenixii, Toxocarpus kleinii, Toxocarpus glaucus, Toxocarpus batanensis, Toxocarpus beddomei, Toxocarpus bonii, Toxocarpus ellipticus, Toxocarpus concanensis, Toxocarpus cyclosepalus, Toxocarpus borneensis, Toxocarpus palghatensis, Toxocarpus oblanceolatus, Toxocarpus oliganthus, Toxocarpus ovatus, Toxocarpus loheri, Toxocarpus kurzii, Toxocarpus merrillii, Toxocarpus longistigma, Toxocarpus barbatus, Toxocarpus pierrei, Toxocarpus rubricaulis, Toxocarpus himalensis, Toxocarpus villosus, Toxocarpus wightianus, Toxocarpus fuscus, Toxocarpus hainanensis, Toxocarpus laevigatus, Toxocarpus wangianus, Toxocarpus insularis, Toxocarpus patens, Toxocarpus paucinervius,
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
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102233-1: Based on the initial data import