Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
bhutanica
ID:
1216902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Yamaz.) H.Hara

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 51: 9 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216240





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Description

Microula bhutanica (also called Bhutan Microula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to Bhutan and India. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Microula bhutanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microula bhutanica has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microula bhutanica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Microula bhutanica

Microula bhutanica can be found in Bhutan and in the mountains of western China.

Microula bhutanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microula bhutanica?

Microula bhutanica

What is the common name of Microula bhutanica?

Bhutan Stickseed

Where is Microula bhutanica found?

It is found in the Himalayas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4003474: Based on the initial data import
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.