Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
920015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 375 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919350

Common Names

  • Micromeria densiflora
  • Dense-Flower Micromeria
  • Dense-Flowered Micromeria

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Description

Micromeria densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Micromeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in moist, lowland forests and is characterized by its small, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria densiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromeria densiflora has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria densiflora is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Micromeria densiflora

Micromeria densiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Micromeria genus

Micromeria acropolitana, Micromeria albanica, Micromeria angosturae, Micromeria arganietorum, Micromeria benthamii, Micromeria benthamineolens, Micromeria biflora, Micromeria bourlieri, Micromeria brivesii, Micromeria browiczii, Micromeria carpatha, Micromeria chionistrae, Micromeria conferta, Micromeria confusa, Micromeria cremnophila, Micromeria cristata, Micromeria croatica, Micromeria cymuligera, Micromeria debilis, Micromeria douglasii, Micromeria elliptica, Micromeria ericifolia, Micromeria filiformis, Micromeria flagellaris, Micromeria fontanesii, Micromeria forbesii, Micromeria glomerata, Micromeria graeca, Micromeria guichardii, Micromeria hedgei, Micromeria helianthemifolia, Micromeria herpyllomorpha, Micromeria hispida, Micromeria hochreutineri, Micromeria hybrida, Micromeria hyssopifolia, Micromeria imbricata, Micromeria inodora, Micromeria intermedia, Micromeria juliana, Micromeria kerneri, Micromeria lachnophylla, Micromeria lanata, Micromeria lasiophylla, Micromeria lepida, Micromeria leucantha, Micromeria macrosiphon, Micromeria madagascariensis, Micromeria marginata, Micromeria meteorica,

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-464798: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.