Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
566171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 67: 831 (1980 publ. 1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565503

Common Names

  • Biophytum mucronatum
  • Mucronate Biophytum
  • Mucronate Leaf-flower

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Description

Biophytum mucronatum (also called Mucronate Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Asia. It is a perennial plant with a creeping, branching stem and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum mucronatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biophytum mucronatum is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum mucronatum is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location and should root within a few weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Biophytum mucronatum

Biophytum mucronatum can be found in India.

Biophytum mucronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum mucronatum?

Biophytum mucronatum

What type of plant is Biophytum mucronatum?

Herb

Where does Biophytum mucronatum grow?

Brazil

Species in the Biophytum genus

Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676166: Based on the initial data import
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.