Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
maculatus
ID:
1285958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Feuillet

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285296

Common Names

  • Myriopus maculatus
  • Spotted Myriopus
  • Maculatus Myriopus

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Description

Myriopus maculatus (also called Spotted 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 maculatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriopus maculatus 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 maculatus 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 maculatus

Myriopus maculatus is native to the Amazon rainforest.

Myriopus maculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriopus maculatus?

Myriopus maculatus

What is the common name of Myriopus maculatus?

No common name

What is the habitat of Myriopus maculatus?

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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.