Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
381899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(2): 179 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381231

Common Names

  • Micrantha Nemesia
  • Micrantha Baby-blue-eyes
  • Micrantha Nemesia

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Description

Nemesia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Nemesia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nemesia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nemesia micrantha is a small, yellow, 5-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nemesia micrantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and is best propagated in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nemesia micrantha

Nemesia micrantha is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Nemesia micrantha FAQ

What are the common uses of Nemesia micrantha?

Nemesia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

How can Nemesia micrantha be propagated?

Nemesia micrantha can be propagated through seed or cuttings.

What is the ideal growing environment for Nemesia micrantha?

Nemesia micrantha prefers a moist, sunny environment with well-drained soil.

Species in the Nemesia genus

Nemesia glabriuscula, Nemesia micrantha, Nemesia umbonata, Nemesia silvatica, Nemesia rupicola, Nemesia hemiptera, Nemesia williamsonii, Nemesia aurantia, Nemesia suaveolens, Nemesia acuminata, Nemesia affinis, Nemesia albiflora, Nemesia anfracta, Nemesia anisocarpa, Nemesia azurea, Nemesia barbata, Nemesia bicornis, Nemesia bodkinii, Nemesia brevicalcarata, Nemesia calcarata, Nemesia cheiranthus, Nemesia chrysolopha, Nemesia caerulea, Nemesia cynanchifolia, Nemesia denticulata, Nemesia diffusa, Nemesia euryceras, Nemesia fleckii, Nemesia floribunda, Nemesia fruticans, Nemesia glaucescens, Nemesia gracilis, Nemesia grandiflora, Nemesia hanoverica, Nemesia ionantha, Nemesia karasbergensis, Nemesia karroensis, Nemesia lanceolata, Nemesia leipoldtii, Nemesia ligulata, Nemesia lilacina, Nemesia linearis, Nemesia lucida, Nemesia macrocarpa, Nemesia macroceras, Nemesia maxii, Nemesia melissifolia, Nemesia pageae, Nemesia pallida, Nemesia parviflora,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806308-1: 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].