Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Wang, D.Yu & Z.Yu Li
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 39: 268 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267979
Common Names
- Myriophyllum exasperatum
- Exasperatum Myriophyllum
- Myriophyllum
Description
Myrsine peregrina (also called wandering myrsine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, with a maximum height of 2 meters, and has small, ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Myriophyllum exasperatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriophyllum exasperatum has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriophyllum exasperatum is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall. The divisions should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they take root.
Where to Find Myriophyllum exasperatum
Myriophyllum exasperatum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Myriophyllum exasperatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum exasperatum?
Myriophyllum exasperatum
What is the family of Myriophyllum exasperatum?
Haloragaceae
What is the common name of Myriophyllum exasperatum?
Exasperated Water-milfoil
Species in the Myriophyllum genus
Myriophyllum indicum,
Myriophyllum limnophilum,
Myriophyllum intermedium,
Myriophyllum lapidicola,
Myriophyllum lophatum,
Myriophyllum latifolium,
Myriophyllum petraeum,
Myriophyllum pinnatum,
Myriophyllum pygmaeum,
Myriophyllum quitense,
Myriophyllum robustum,
Myriophyllum mattogrossense,
Myriophyllum muricatum,
Myriophyllum pedunculatum,
Myriophyllum oliganthum,
Myriophyllum papillosum,
Myriophyllum muelleri,
Myriophyllum alterniflorum,
Myriophyllum alpinum,
Myriophyllum amphibium,
Myriophyllum aquaticum,
Myriophyllum artesium,
Myriophyllum integrifolium,
Myriophyllum filiforme,
Myriophyllum austropygmaeum,
Myriophyllum gracile,
Myriophyllum echinatum,
Myriophyllum heterophyllum,
Myriophyllum hippuroides,
Myriophyllum humile,
Myriophyllum implicatum,
Myriophyllum glomeratum,
Myriophyllum costatum,
Myriophyllum bonii,
Myriophyllum coronatum,
Myriophyllum crispatum,
Myriophyllum decussatum,
Myriophyllum drummondii,
Myriophyllum verticillatum,
Myriophyllum trachycarpum,
Myriophyllum triphyllum,
Myriophyllum ussuriense,
Myriophyllum verrucosum,
Myriophyllum votschii,
Myriophyllum spicatum,
Myriophyllum siamense,
Myriophyllum simulans,
Myriophyllum sparsiflorum,
Myriophyllum tillaeoides,
Myriophyllum striatum,
Species in the Haloragaceae family
Glischrocaryon angustifolium,
Glischrocaryon aureum,
Glischrocaryon behrii,
Glischrocaryon flavescens,
Glischrocaryon roei,
Glischrocaryon glandulosum,
Glischrocaryon monospermum,
Glischrocaryon gibsonii,
Glischrocaryon racemosum,
Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii,
Glischrocaryon lucasii,
Gonocarpus acanthocarpus,
Gonocarpus aggregatus,
Gonocarpus benthamii,
Gonocarpus chinensis,
Gonocarpus confertifolius,
Gonocarpus cordiger,
Gonocarpus diffusus,
Gonocarpus effusus,
Gonocarpus elatus,
Gonocarpus ephemerus,
Gonocarpus eremophilus,
Gonocarpus ericifolius,
Gonocarpus halconensis,
Gonocarpus hirtus,
Gonocarpus hispidus,
Gonocarpus humilis,
Gonocarpus implexus,
Gonocarpus incanus,
Gonocarpus intricatus,
Gonocarpus leptothecus,
Gonocarpus longifolius,
Gonocarpus mezianus,
Gonocarpus micranthus,
Gonocarpus montanus,
Gonocarpus nodulosus,
Gonocarpus oreophilus,
Gonocarpus paniculatus,
Gonocarpus philippinensis,
Gonocarpus pithyoides,
Gonocarpus pusillus,
Gonocarpus pycnostachyus,
Gonocarpus rudis,
Gonocarpus salsoloides,
Gonocarpus sanguineus,
Gonocarpus scordioides,
Gonocarpus serpyllifolius,
Gonocarpus simplex,
Gonocarpus tetragynus,
Gonocarpus teucrioides,
References
Dan Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Yu' in the authors string.
Dong Wang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Wang' in the authors string.