Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
damavandica
ID:
1262665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 5(1): 35 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262003



Common Names

  • Myopordon Damavandica
  • Damavandica Myopordon
  • Damavandica's Myopordon


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Description

Myopordon damavandica (also called Damavand myopordon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Iran. It is an annual herb growing to 10–20 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are white, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Myopordon damavandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myopordon damavandica are small and yellowish-white in color. The seeds are small, dark-brown and slightly glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myopordon damavandica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, by carefully separating the root ball into sections and replanting them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Myopordon damavandica

Myopordon damavandica can be found in the Elburz Mountains of Iran.

Myopordon damavandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myopordon damavandica?

Myopordon damavandica

What is the natural habitat of Myopordon damavandica?

Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

What is the flowering season of Myopordon damavandica?

Spring to early summer

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-132035: Originally associated with wfo-0000033133
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-132035: Originally associated with wfo-0000033133
Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960469-1: Based on the initial data import