Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
candidulus
ID:
1285957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) Feuillet

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 264 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285295

Common Names

  • Myriopus candidulus
  • Small Myriopus
  • Candidulus Myriopus

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Description

Myriopus candidulus (also called White Myriopus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It grows in dry areas, in sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Myriopus candidulus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriopus candidulus is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriopus candidulus is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is found in Brazil. Cultivation and propagation of this species is not well known.

Where to Find Myriopus candidulus

Myriopus candidulus is native to the Amazon rainforest.

Myriopus candidulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriopus candidulus?

Myriopus candidulus

What is the common name of Myriopus candidulus?

No common name

What is the habitat of Myriopus candidulus?

Found in tropical and subtropical grasslands

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

John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.