Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
1216936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Maxim.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 853 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216274

Common Names

  • Microula Tibetica
  • Tibetica Microula
  • Tibetan Microula

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Description

Microula tibetica (also called Tibetan 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 tibetica 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Microula tibetica var. pratensis (Maxim.) W.T.Wang
Microula tibetica var. laevis W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microula tibetica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Microula tibetica 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 tibetica

Microula tibetica can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.

Microula tibetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microula tibetica?

Microula tibetica

What is the common name of Microula tibetica?

Tibetan Stickseed

Where is Microula tibetica found?

It is found in the Himalayas and Tibet.

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-4003522: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.