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
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.
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,