Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
1229280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acosta

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57(4): 249. 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228618





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Description

Mirandea sylvatica (also called Woodland Mirandea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to China. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in forests, and is a perennial herb with a stem up to 30 cm tall. It has white to pink flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Mirandea sylvatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mirandea sylvatica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirandea sylvatica is a herbaceous perennial native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Mirandea sylvatica

Mirandea sylvatica is native to the mountains of western China.

Mirandea sylvatica FAQ

What are the common names of Mirandea sylvatica?

Woodland mirandea

What is the native range of Mirandea sylvatica?

Tropical Africa

What type of soil does Mirandea sylvatica prefer?

Well-drained, loamy soil

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

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