Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver. & N.Tanaka
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 16: 5 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340549
Description
Peliosanthes micrantha (also called Small-flowered Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Peliosanthes micrantha is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peliosanthes micrantha has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peliosanthes micrantha is a bulbous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from bulbs or by division. Bulbs should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is done by carefully separating the offsets from the parent plant and replanting them in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Peliosanthes micrantha
Peliosanthes micrantha can be found in the Eastern Himalayas and South-East Asia.
Peliosanthes micrantha FAQ
What is the common name of Peliosanthes micrantha?
Peliosanthes micrantha is commonly known as the Small-Flowered Peliosanthes.
What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes micrantha?
Peliosanthes micrantha is native to Russia.
What is the optimal temperature for Peliosanthes micrantha?
Peliosanthes micrantha prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Species in the Peliosanthes genus
Peliosanthes macrophylla,
Peliosanthes macrostegia,
Peliosanthes violacea,
Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides,
Peliosanthes curnberlegii,
Peliosanthes kaoi,
Peliosanthes yunnanensis,
Peliosanthes sinica,
Peliosanthes griffithii,
Peliosanthes teta,
Peliosanthes dehongensis,
Peliosanthes sessilis,
Peliosanthes gracilipes,
Peliosanthes subcoronata,
Peliosanthes pachystachya,
Peliosanthes divaricatanthera,
Peliosanthes weberi,
Peliosanthes caesia,
Peliosanthes reflexa,
Peliosanthes irinae,
Peliosanthes argenteostriata,
Peliosanthes nivea,
Peliosanthes nutans,
Peliosanthes retroflexa,
Peliosanthes minutiflora,
Peliosanthes brevicoronata,
Peliosanthes cambodiana,
Peliosanthes triandra,
Peliosanthes micrantha,
Peliosanthes densiflora,
Peliosanthes hexagona,
Peliosanthes aperta,
Peliosanthes elegans,
Peliosanthes kenhillii,
Peliosanthes separata,
Peliosanthes inaperta,
Peliosanthes kenhilloides,
Peliosanthes splendens,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,