Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 81: 83 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216265
Common Names
- Microula Trichocarpa
- Trichocarpa Microula
- Hairy-Fruit Microula
Description
Microula trichocarpa (also called hairy-fruited 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 trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa var. lasiantha W.T.Wang
Microula trichocarpa var. macrantha W.T.Wang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microula trichocarpa has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microula trichocarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Microula trichocarpa
Microula trichocarpa can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Microula trichocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microula trichocarpa?
Microula trichocarpa
What is the common name of Microula trichocarpa?
Hairy-fruited Stickseed
Where is Microula trichocarpa 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,