Petalidium microtrichum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microtrichum
ID:
393731
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 24: 13 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393063
Common Names
- Microtrichum Petalidium
- Petalidium microtrichum
- Microtrichum Petalanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petalidium microtrichum (also called Microtrichum Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Petalidium microtrichum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petalidium microtrichum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a purple stigma. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petalidium microtrichum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Petalidium microtrichum
Petalidium microtrichum is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas.
Petalidium microtrichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petalidium microtrichum?
Petalidium microtrichum
What is the native range of Petalidium microtrichum?
South Africa
What are the common names of Petalidium microtrichum?
Micro-haired Petalidium
Species in the Petalidium genus
Petalidium elatum, Petalidium currorii, Petalidium coccineum, Petalidium cirrhiferum, Petalidium physaloides, Petalidium otaviense, Petalidium microtrichum, Petalidium glandulosum, Petalidium lepidagathis, Petalidium huillense, Petalidium halimoides, Petalidium gossweileri, Petalidium rupestre, Petalidium welwitschii, Petalidium tomentosum, Petalidium spiniferum, Petalidium barlerioides, Petalidium angustitubum, Petalidium aromaticum, Petalidium bracteatum, Petalidium canescens, Petalidium crispum, Petalidium cymbiforme, Petalidium englerianum, Petalidium giessii, Petalidium lanatum, Petalidium linifolium, Petalidium lucens, Petalidium luteoalbum, Petalidium oblongifolium, Petalidium ohopohense, Petalidium pilosi-bracteolatum, Petalidium ramulosum, Petalidium rautanenii, Petalidium rossmannianum, Petalidium setosum, Petalidium subcrispum, Petalidium variabile, Petalidium kaokoense, Petalidium parvifolium,
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,
References
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52976-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.