Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
longipedunculata
ID:
914068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bräuchler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 38: 392 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913403

Common Names

  • Micromeria longipedunculata
  • Long-stalked Micromeria
  • Micromeria Longipedunculata

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Description

Micromeria longipedunculata (also called Long-peduncled Micromeria, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and lanceolate leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow center and are borne in terminal racemes.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria longipedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromeria longipedunculata has white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, brown, oblong seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria longipedunculata is a tropical plant native to tropical South America. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area of the garden.

Where to Find Micromeria longipedunculata

Micromeria longipedunculata is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

Micromeria longipedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria longipedunculata?

Micromeria longipedunculata

What is the family of Micromeria longipedunculata?

Lamiaceae

What is the habitat of Micromeria longipedunculata?

Tropical forests

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-458383: Based on the initial data import
Christian Bräuchler (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bräuchler' in the authors string.