Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 683 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816870
Common Names
- Nervosum Myxopyrum
- Myxopyrum Nervosum
- Myxopyrum Nervosum
Description
Myxopyrum nervosum (also called Nerve Myxopyrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows to a height of up to 60 cm and has a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and can be white, pink, or blue. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Myxopyrum nervosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Myxopyrum nervosum sub. coriaceum (Blume) Kiew
Myxopyrum nervosum sub. nervosum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myxopyrum nervosum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are about 1 cm tall.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myxopyrum nervosum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Myxopyrum nervosum
Myxopyrum nervosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Myxopyrum nervosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myxopyrum nervosum?
Myxopyrum nervosum
What is the common name of Myxopyrum nervosum?
Myxopyrum nervosum
What is the natural habitat of Myxopyrum nervosum?
Tropical regions of South America
Species in the Myxopyrum genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
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Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610484-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].