Symbolanthus microphyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
1063908
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 2: 55 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063246
Common Names
- Small-leaved Symbolanthus
- Smallleaved Symbolanthus
- Microphyllus Symbolanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symbolanthus microphyllus (also called Microphyllus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, and grows in moist, shady areas. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Symbolanthus microphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Symbolanthus microphyllus are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Symbolanthus microphyllus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Symbolanthus microphyllus
Symbolanthus microphyllus can be found in the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Symbolanthus genus
Symbolanthus anomalus, Symbolanthus aureus, Symbolanthus camanensis, Symbolanthus gaultherioides, Symbolanthus superbus, Symbolanthus elisabethae, Symbolanthus yaviensis, Symbolanthus vasculosus, Symbolanthus huachamacariensis, Symbolanthus sessilis, Symbolanthus pulcherrimus, Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius, Symbolanthus alboarenicola, Symbolanthus condorensis, Symbolanthus incaicus, Symbolanthus jasonii, Symbolanthus nebulosus, Symbolanthus pascoensis, Symbolanthus calygonus, Symbolanthus microphyllus, Symbolanthus obscure-rosaceus, Symbolanthus pauciflorus, Symbolanthus brittonianus, Symbolanthus daturoides, Symbolanthus pterocalyx, Symbolanthus tetrapterus, Symbolanthus australis, Symbolanthus mathewsii, Symbolanthus argyreus, Symbolanthus frigidus, Symbolanthus stuebelii,
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
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247002-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.