Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
microsperma
ID:
372697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 4 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372029

Common Names

  • Mairetis microsperma
  • Small-seeded Mairetis
  • Small-fruited Mairetis

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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum microspermum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum webbii Coss. & Durieu [unknown]

Description

Mairetis microsperma (also called Microsperma Mairet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mairetis microsperma is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mairetis microsperma is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the seed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mairetis microsperma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mairetis microsperma

Mairetis microsperma can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Mairetis microsperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mairetis microsperma?

Mairetis microsperma

What is the common name of Mairetis microsperma?

Small-seeded Mairetis

What is the natural habitat of Mairetis microsperma?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Mairetis genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118449-1: Based on the initial data import