Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hierrensis
ID:
1331357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Pérez) Puppo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 9 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343811


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Description

Micromeria hierrensis (also called Micromeria hierrensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria hierrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micromeria hierrensis sub. incana Puppo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Micromeria hierrensis are white and small, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria hierrensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Micromeria hierrensis

Micromeria hierrensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Micromeria hierrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria hierrensis?

Micromeria hierrensis

What is the common name of Micromeria hierrensis?

Hierro Micromeria

What is the native range of Micromeria hierrensis?

Canary Islands

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

Pedro Luis Pérez de Paz (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Pérez' in the authors string.
Pamela Puppo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puppo' in the authors string.