Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
simeuluensis
ID:
373573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weeras. & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 595 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372905



Common Names

  • Mitrephora simeuluensis
  • Mitrephora
  • Simeuluensis


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Description

Mitrephora simeuluensis (also called Simeulue Mitrephora, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrephora simeuluensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitrephora simeuluensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrephora simeuluensis is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, take cuttings from the stems in spring or early summer. Plant the cuttings in moist soil in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Mitrephora simeuluensis

Mitrephora simeuluensis is native to Sulawesi, Indonesia and can be found in tropical forests.

Mitrephora simeuluensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrephora simeuluensis?

Mitrephora simeuluensis

What is the common name of Mitrephora simeuluensis?

Simeulue Mitrephora

What is the natural habitat of Mitrephora simeuluensis?

It is native to the Simeulue Islands and grows in moist, shady places

Species in the Mitrephora genus

Mitrephora keithii, Mitrephora maingayi, Mitrephora lanotan, Mitrephora longipetala, Mitrephora korthalsiana, Mitrephora glabra, Mitrephora grandiflora, Mitrephora harae, Mitrephora pictiflora, Mitrephora polypyrena, Mitrephora reflexa, Mitrephora rufescens, Mitrephora pallens, Mitrephora obtusa, Mitrephora simeuluensis, Mitrephora vittata, Mitrephora clemensiorum, Mitrephora samarensis, Mitrephora fragrans, Mitrephora diversifolia, Mitrephora ferruginea, Mitrephora weberi, Mitrephora vulpina, Mitrephora williamsii, Mitrephora winitii, Mitrephora woodii, Mitrephora andamanica, Mitrephora alba, Mitrephora basilanensis, Mitrephora cagayanensis, Mitrephora poilanei, Mitrephora petelotii, Mitrephora phanrangensis, Mitrephora sirikitiae, Mitrephora amdjahii, Mitrephora macrocarpa, Mitrephora kostermansii, Mitrephora endertii, Mitrephora multifolia, Mitrephora uniflora, Mitrephora sorsogonensis, Mitrephora sundaica, Mitrephora tomentosa, Mitrephora macclurei, Mitrephora heyneana, Mitrephora wangii, Mitrephora imbricatarum-apicum, Mitrephora calcarea, Mitrephora monocarpa, Mitrephora chulabhorniana,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Aruna Weerasooriya (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weeras.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20002934-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.