Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
micrantha
ID:
362192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 48: 139 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361524



Common Names

  • Small-Flowered Lindelofia
  • Micrantha Lindelofia
  • Small-Flowered Star-Violet


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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossum minutiflorum Greuter & Stier [unknown]

Description

Lindelofia micrantha (also called Small-Flowered Lindelofia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lindelofia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindelofia micrantha has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindelofia micrantha is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in the ground, space plants at least 3 feet apart. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Lindelofia micrantha

Lindelofia micrantha is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape Province.

Lindelofia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindelofia micrantha?

Lindelofia micrantha

What is the common name of Lindelofia micrantha?

Small-flowered Lindelofia

What is the natural habitat of Lindelofia micrantha?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117708-1: Based on the initial data import