Status:
valid
Authors:
Hanst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 420 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263216
Common Names
- Mitraria tomentella
- Tomentella Mitraria
- Woolly Mitraria
Description
Mitraria tomentella (also called Woolly Mitraria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers with woolly stems.
Uses & Benefits
Mitraria tomentella is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mitraria tomentella are small and white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitraria tomentella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Mitraria tomentella
Mitraria tomentella is native to South America.
Mitraria tomentella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitraria tomentella?
Mitraria tomentella
What type of plant is Mitraria tomentella?
It is a shrub
Where is Mitraria tomentella found?
It is found in East Asia
Species in the Mitraria genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,