Microula diffusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
1216932
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 33: 72 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216270
Common Names
- Microula Diffusa
- Diffusa Microula
- Diffuse Microula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microula diffusa (also called diffuse microula, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Himalayas. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Microula diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microula diffusa has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, narrow seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microula diffusa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Microula diffusa
Microula diffusa can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Microula diffusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microula diffusa?
Microula diffusa
What is the common name of Microula diffusa?
Diffuse Stickseed
Where is Microula diffusa found?
It is found in western China.
Species in the Microula genus
Microula mustangensis, Microula leucantha, Microula filicaulis, Microula galactantha, Microula pentagona, Microula ovalifolia, Microula muliensis, Microula pustulosa, Microula myosotidea, Microula bhutanica, Microula longipes, Microula forrestii, Microula sikkimensis, Microula blepharolepis, Microula involucriformis, Microula jilongensis, Microula ciliaris, Microula pseudotrichocarpa, Microula oblongifolia, Microula polygonoides, Microula spathulata, Microula younghusbandii, Microula hispidissima, Microula rockii, Microula trichocarpa, Microula turbinata, Microula longituba, Microula stenophylla, Microula diffusa, Microula tangutica, Microula tibetica, Microula leiocarpa, Microula efoveolata, Microula floribunda, Microula roseiflora,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4003518: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.