Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
microflorum
ID:
946054

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu & W.T.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 65(2): 593 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945392

Common Names

  • Dracocephalum microflorum
  • Small-flowered Dragonhead
  • Small-flowered Dragon's Head

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Description

Dracocephalum microflorum (also called Small-flowered Dracocephalum, among many other common names) is an erect, herbaceous perennial with small, oval leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dracocephalum microflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including for treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracocephalum microflorum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracocephalum microflorum is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks.

Where to Find Dracocephalum microflorum

Dracocephalum microflorum can be found in the mountains of western China and Mongolia.

Species in the Dracocephalum genus

Dracocephalum aitchisonii, Dracocephalum argunense, Dracocephalum aucheri, Dracocephalum austriacum, Dracocephalum bipinnatum, Dracocephalum botryoides, Dracocephalum breviflorum, Dracocephalum bullatum, Dracocephalum butkovii, Dracocephalum calophyllum, Dracocephalum charkeviczii, Dracocephalum discolor, Dracocephalum diversifolium, Dracocephalum ferganicum, Dracocephalum foetidum, Dracocephalum formosum, Dracocephalum forrestii, Dracocephalum fragile, Dracocephalum fruticulosum, Dracocephalum grandiflorum, Dracocephalum heterophyllum, Dracocephalum hoboksarensis, Dracocephalum imberbe, Dracocephalum imbricatum, Dracocephalum integrifolium, Dracocephalum isabellae, Dracocephalum jacutense, Dracocephalum junatovii, Dracocephalum kafiristanicum, Dracocephalum komarovii, Dracocephalum kotschyi, Dracocephalum krylovii, Dracocephalum lindbergii, Dracocephalum longipedicellatum, Dracocephalum microflorum, Dracocephalum moldavica, Dracocephalum multicaule, Dracocephalum multicolor, Dracocephalum nodulosum, Dracocephalum nuratavicum, Dracocephalum nuristanicum, Dracocephalum nutans, Dracocephalum oblongifolium, Dracocephalum olchonense, Dracocephalum origanoides, Dracocephalum palmatoides, Dracocephalum palmatum, Dracocephalum parviflorum, Dracocephalum paulsenii, Dracocephalum peregrinum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63834: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.