Lamourouxia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1253014
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 12(2): 31 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252352
Common Names
- Microphylla Lamourouxia
- Microphylla False Babystars
- Microphylla False Babystars Lamourouxia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lamourouxia microphylla (also called 'Small-leaved Lamourouxia', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South America. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Lamourouxia microphylla has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lamourouxia microphylla are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Lamourouxia microphylla can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lamourouxia microphylla
Lamourouxia microphylla is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Lamourouxia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamourouxia microphylla?
Lamourouxia microphylla
What is the common name of Lamourouxia microphylla?
Small-leaved Lamourouxia
Where is Lamourouxia microphylla found?
Lamourouxia microphylla is found in Mexico.
Species in the Lamourouxia genus
Lamourouxia gutierrezii, Lamourouxia longiflora, Lamourouxia lanceolata, Lamourouxia zimapana, Lamourouxia viscosa, Lamourouxia sylvatica, Lamourouxia tenuifolia, Lamourouxia virgata, Lamourouxia xalapensis, Lamourouxia dependens, Lamourouxia multifida, Lamourouxia macrantha, Lamourouxia dasyantha, Lamourouxia pringlei, Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia, Lamourouxia parayana, Lamourouxia dispar, Lamourouxia ovata, Lamourouxia brachyantha, Lamourouxia nelsonii, Lamourouxia smithii, Lamourouxia jaliscana, Lamourouxia gracilis, Lamourouxia microphylla, Lamourouxia colimae, Lamourouxia paneroi, Lamourouxia pacifica, Lamourouxia avendanoi, Lamourouxia barbata,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804184-1: 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].