Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
porosus
ID:
1106068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 2: 32 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105406

Common Names

  • Porous Brookweed
  • Porous Water-pimpernel
  • Porous's Brookweed

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Description

Samolus porosus (also called Porous Water-Pimpernel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal umbel of white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, alpine pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Samolus porosus is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Samolus porosus has a white flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Where to Find Samolus porosus

Samolus porosus can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in the eastern United States.

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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