Status:
valid
Authors:
Micevski
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Razpr. Slov. Akad. Znan. Umetn., Razr. Nar. Vede 31: 181 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575556
Common Names
- Mayer's Bupleurum
- Mayer's Thoroughwax
- Mayer's Hare's Ear
Description
Bupleurum mayeri (also called 'Mayer's Hare's Ear', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem up to 50 cm tall. It has small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bupleurum mayeri is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. It is also grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bupleurum mayeri has small, yellow flowers with purple bracts. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have two long, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bupleurum mayeri is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers bright, filtered light and should be watered regularly with a light misting. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bupleurum mayeri
Bupleurum mayeri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Bupleurum mayeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bupleurum mayeri?
Bupleurum mayeri
What is the common name of Bupleurum mayeri?
Mayer's Bupleurum
What is the natural habitat of Bupleurum mayeri?
It is native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria
Species in the Bupleurum genus
Bupleurum abchasicum,
Bupleurum acutifolium,
Bupleurum aeneum,
Bupleurum aenigma,
Bupleurum aequiradiatum,
Bupleurum affine,
Bupleurum aira,
Bupleurum aitchisonii,
Bupleurum ajanense,
Bupleurum alatum,
Bupleurum album,
Bupleurum aleppicum,
Bupleurum alpigenum,
Bupleurum americanum,
Bupleurum anatolicum,
Bupleurum andhricum,
Bupleurum angulosum,
Bupleurum angustissimum,
Bupleurum antonii,
Bupleurum apiculatum,
Bupleurum asperuloides,
Bupleurum atlanticum,
Bupleurum aureum,
Bupleurum badachschanicum,
Bupleurum balansae,
Bupleurum baldense,
Bupleurum benoistii,
Bupleurum bicaule,
Bupleurum boissieri,
Bupleurum boissieuanum,
Bupleurum bourgaei,
Bupleurum brachiatum,
Bupleurum brevicaule,
Bupleurum canaliculatum,
Bupleurum candollei,
Bupleurum canescens,
Bupleurum capillare,
Bupleurum cappadocicum,
Bupleurum chaishoui,
Bupleurum chevalieri,
Bupleurum chinense,
Bupleurum citrinum,
Bupleurum clarkeanum,
Bupleurum commelynoideum,
Bupleurum commutatum,
Bupleurum condensatum,
Bupleurum constancei,
Bupleurum contractum,
Bupleurum croceum,
Bupleurum dalhousieanum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,