Microsteira tulearensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tulearensis
ID:
450465
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 21: 15 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449797
Common Names
- Microsteira tulearensis
- Tulear Microsteira
- Tulear Microsteira Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microsteira tulearensis (also called Tulear Microsteira, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, coastal dunes and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Microsteira tulearensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microsteira tulearensis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microsteira tulearensis is a small, evergreen, perennial grass-like plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Microsteira tulearensis
Microsteira tulearensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Microsteira tulearensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsteira tulearensis?
Microsteira tulearensis
What is the common name of Microsteira tulearensis?
Tulear Microsteira
Where is Microsteira tulearensis found?
Microsteira tulearensis is found in Madagascar
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:557324-1: Based on the initial data import