Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
petionvillae
ID:
1319728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Feuillet

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 98: 167 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332182

Common Names

  • Myriopus petionvillae
  • Petionvillae Myriopus
  • Petionvillae

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Description

Myriopus petionvillae (also called Petionville Myriopus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Hispaniola, and is found in moist forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Myriopus petionvillae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriopus petionvillae has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriopus petionvillae is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Myriopus petionvillae

Myriopus petionvillae can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Myriopus petionvillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriopus petionvillae?

Myriopus petionvillae

What is the common name of Myriopus petionvillae?

Petionville Myriopus

Where is Myriopus petionvillae native to?

Haiti

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.