Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
51657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 128 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050986



Common Names

  • Myriactis Nepalensis
  • Nepalensis Myriactis
  • Nepalensis's Myriactis


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Synonyms

  • Lavenia dentata Wall. [unknown]
  • Myriactis gracilis Edgew. [unknown]
  • Dichrocephala leveillei Vaniot [unknown]
  • Myriactis carnosa Wall. [unknown]
  • Lavenia sphoerantha wallich [unknown]
  • Myriactis javanica diengensis Hochr. [unknown]
  • Lavenia sphaerantha Wall. [unknown]
  • Sphaeranthus integrifolius L.f. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Myriactis oleosa Edgew. [unknown]

Description

Myriactis nepalensis (also called Himalayan False-Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist meadows and grasslands. It is characterized by its tall, erect stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Myriactis nepalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases. Its leaves are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriactis nepalensis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriactis nepalensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame and then transplant the seedlings into their permanent positions when they are large enough.

Where to Find Myriactis nepalensis

Myriactis nepalensis is native to Nepal and can be found in areas with dry, sunny soils.

Myriactis nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriactis nepalensis?

Myriactis nepalensis

What is the family of Myriactis nepalensis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Myriactis nepalensis?

Grasslands and meadows

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,

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