Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Yu, S.T.Chen & Z.K.Zhou
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 217 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749811
Common Names
- Microula galactantha
- Galactantha Microula
- Galactantha Microul
Description
Microula galactantha (also called Milky Microula, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microula galactantha is a flowering plant native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it produces small white flowers in the spring. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, headaches, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microula galactantha is a bright yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microula galactantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately frost hardy. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Microula galactantha
Microula galactantha can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Microula galactantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microula galactantha?
Microula galactantha
What is the common name of Microula galactantha?
Milky microula
What is the natural habitat of Microula galactantha?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
Wen Tao Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Yu' in the authors string.
Shao Tian Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Chen' in the authors string.