Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
superbum
ID:
1105440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kupicha

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 631 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104778



Common Names

  • Miraglossum superbum
  • Superbum's Miraglossum
  • Miraglossum Superbum


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Description

Miraglossum superbum (also called 'Superb Miraglossum', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Miraglossum superbum has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It has also been used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Miraglossum superbum are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miraglossum superbum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Miraglossum superbum

Miraglossum superbum is found in India.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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