Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Small
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Man. S.E. Fl. : 1131 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215703
Common Names
- Myriopus
- Poliochros
- Gray Myriopus
Description
Myriopus poliochros (also called white-veined water-purslane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in wet soils in marshes, ponds, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Myriopus poliochros is used as an ornamental plant and is also known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriopus poliochros has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriopus poliochros can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Myriopus poliochros
Myriopus poliochros is found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Myriopus poliochros FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriopus poliochros?
Myriopus poliochros
What is the common name of Myriopus poliochros?
Many-colored myriopus
Where is Myriopus poliochros native to?
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
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,