Status:
valid
Authors:
Puppo
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 197 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429200
Common Names
- Micromeria
- Micromeria mahanensis
- M. mahanensis
Description
Micromeria mahanensis (also called 'Mahan micromeria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in montane meadows and grasslands, at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Micromeria mahanensis is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micromeria mahanensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micromeria mahanensis is a hardy perennial native to Southwest Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.
Where to Find Micromeria mahanensis
Micromeria mahanensis is native to Iran and can be found in dry prairies, open woods, and along roadsides.
Micromeria mahanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micromeria mahanensis?
Micromeria mahanensis
What is the common name of Micromeria mahanensis?
Mahan micromeria
What is the natural habitat of Micromeria mahanensis?
It is found in dry and rocky areas in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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
Pamela Puppo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puppo' in the authors string.