Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
micrantha
ID:
823363

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Y.Hong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 73(2): 185 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822697

Common Names

  • Adenophora Micrantha
  • Small-Flowered Ladybells
  • Small Ladybells

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Description

Adenophora micrantha (also called 'Small-flowered Adenophora', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to East Asia and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adenophora micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenophora micrantha has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophora micrantha is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Adenophora micrantha

Adenophora micrantha is native to China and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Adenophora micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenophora micrantha?

Adenophora micrantha

What is the common name of Adenophora micrantha?

Small-flowered Ladybells

Where is Adenophora micrantha native to?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Adenophora genus

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360339: Based on the initial data import
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.