Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cham.) Feuillet
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 264 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509824
Common Names
- Myriopus paniculatus
- Paniculatus' Myriopus
- Myriopus
Synonyms
- Messerschmidia paniculata G.Don [unknown]
- Messerschmidia elegans G.Don [unknown]
- Tournefortia elegans Cham. [unknown]
- Tournefortia paniculata Cham. [unknown]
- Tournefortia intermedia Fresen. [unknown]
- Tournefortia brachiata A.DC. [unknown]
- Tournefortia chamissoniana Vaupel [unknown]
- Tournefortia grandifolia Fresen. [unknown]
- Tournefortia paniculata Vent. [unknown]
- Tournefortia brachiata grandifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Myriopus paniculatus (also called Panicled Myriopus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, slender stems with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Myriopus paniculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Myriopus paniculatus var. spigeliiflorus (A.DC.) Feuillet
Myriopus paniculatus var. austrinus (I.M.Johnst.) Luebert
Myriopus paniculatus var. paniculatus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriopus paniculatus has white flowers with 5 petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriopus paniculatus is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Myriopus paniculatus
Myriopus paniculatus is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Myriopus paniculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriopus paniculatus?
Myriopus paniculatus
What is the family of Myriopus paniculatus?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Myriopus paniculatus?
Panicled Myriopus
Species in the Myriopus genus
Myriopus poliochroa,
Myriopus psilostachya,
Myriopus salzmannii,
Myriopus paniculatus,
Myriopus rubicundus,
Myriopus volubilis,
Myriopus poliochros,
Myriopus candidulus,
Myriopus maculatus,
Myriopus microphyllus,
Myriopus parvifolius,
Myriopus petionvillae,
Myriopus stenophyllus,
Myriopus suffruticosus,
Myriopus breviflorus,
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,