Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pentagona
ID:
750479

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Yu, S.T.Chen & Z.K.Zhou

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 215 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749812



Common Names

  • Microula pentagona
  • Pentagona Microula
  • Pentagona Microul


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Description

Microula pentagona (also called Pentagonal Microula, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Microula pentagona is a flowering plant native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it produces small white flowers in the spring. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microula pentagona is a bright yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microula pentagona is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately frost hardy. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Microula pentagona

Microula pentagona can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Microula pentagona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microula pentagona?

Microula pentagona

What is the common name of Microula pentagona?

Five-angled microula

What is the natural habitat of Microula pentagona?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Zhe Kun Zhou (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.K.Zhou' in the authors string.
Wen Tao Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Yu' in the authors string.
Shao Tian Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Chen' in the authors string.