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
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.
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 Lindelofia genus
Lindelofia olgae,
Lindelofia longipedicellata,
Lindelofia capusii,
Lindelofia campanulata,
Lindelofia platycalyx,
Lindelofia micrantha,
Lindelofia stylosa,
Lindelofia anchusoides,
Lindelofia tschimganica,
Lindelofia longiflora,
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,