Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
376924

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 88 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376256

Common Names

  • Pubescent microphium
  • Pubescent ant
  • Pubescent myrmecia

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Description

Microrphium pubescens (also called Pubescent Microrphium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Microrphium pubescens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Microrphium pubescens sub. elmerianum (Regalado & Soejarto) Thiv
Microrphium pubescens sub. pubescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microrphium pubescens has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microrphium pubescens is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Microrphium pubescens

Microrphium pubescens is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Microrphium pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microrphium pubescens?

Microrphium pubescens

What are the common names of Microrphium pubescens?

Pubescens Microrphium, Pubescens Microrphium

What are the uses of Microrphium pubescens?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Microrphium genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References