Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5: 208 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879858
Common Names
- Micraira subulifolia
- Subulifolia Micraira
- Awl-leaved Micraira
Description
Micraira subulifolia (also called Awl-Leaved Micraira, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy, or rocky soils and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It is often found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Micraira subulifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micraira subulifolia has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micraira subulifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a pot filled with a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Micraira subulifolia
Micraira subulifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Micraira subulifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micraira subulifolia?
Micraira subulifolia
What is the family of Micraira subulifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Micraira subulifolia?
South America
Species in the Micraira genus
Micraira adamsii,
Micraira brevis,
Micraira compacta,
Micraira dentata,
Micraira dunlopii,
Micraira inserta,
Micraira lazaridis,
Micraira multinervia,
Micraira pungens,
Micraira spiciforma,
Micraira spinifera,
Micraira subspicata,
Micraira subulifolia,
Micraira tenuis,
Micraira viscidula,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408442-1: 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].