Microsteira glabrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrifolia
ID:
450628
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 21: 39 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449960
Common Names
- Microsteira glabrifolia
- Smooth-Leaved Microsteira
- Smooth-Leaved Microsteira Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microsteira glabrifolia (also called Common Microsteira, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forest understories and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Microsteira glabrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microsteira glabrifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microsteira glabrifolia is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Microsteira glabrifolia
Microsteira glabrifolia is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Microsteira glabrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsteira glabrifolia?
Microsteira glabrifolia
What is the common name of Microsteira glabrifolia?
Smooth-leaved Microsteira
What is the natural habitat of Microsteira glabrifolia?
It is found in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Species in the Microsteira genus
Microsteira tulearensis, Microsteira sclerophylla, Microsteira besomatensis, Microsteira ampihamensis, Microsteira ambovombensis, Microsteira ambongensis, Microsteira glaucifolia, Microsteira perrieri, Microsteira microcarpa, Microsteira macrophylla, Microsteira ivohibensis, Microsteira humbertii, Microsteira grandiflora, Microsteira brickavillensis, Microsteira glabrifolia, Microsteira firingalavae, Microsteira eriophylla, Microsteira decaryi, Microsteira diotostigma, Microsteira gracilis, Microsteira chorigyna, Microsteira paniculata, Microsteira radamae, Microsteira curtisii, Microsteira axillaris, Microsteira pluriseta, Microsteira floribunda,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:557310-1: Based on the initial data import