Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 114 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216269
Common Names
- Microula Stenophylla
- Stenophylla Microula
- Narrow-Leaf Microula
Description
Microula stenophylla (also called narrow-leaved microula, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Himalayas. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Microula stenophylla 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 stenophylla has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, narrow seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microula stenophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Microula stenophylla
Microula stenophylla can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Microula stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microula stenophylla?
Microula stenophylla
What is the common name of Microula stenophylla?
Narrow-leaved Stickseed
Where is Microula stenophylla found?
It is found in western China.
Species in the Microula genus
Microula mustangensis,
Microula leucantha,
Microula filicaulis,
Microula galactantha,
Microula pentagona,
Microula ovalifolia,
Microula muliensis,
Microula pustulosa,
Microula myosotidea,
Microula bhutanica,
Microula longipes,
Microula forrestii,
Microula sikkimensis,
Microula blepharolepis,
Microula involucriformis,
Microula jilongensis,
Microula ciliaris,
Microula pseudotrichocarpa,
Microula oblongifolia,
Microula polygonoides,
Microula spathulata,
Microula younghusbandii,
Microula hispidissima,
Microula rockii,
Microula trichocarpa,
Microula turbinata,
Microula longituba,
Microula stenophylla,
Microula diffusa,
Microula tangutica,
Microula tibetica,
Microula leiocarpa,
Microula efoveolata,
Microula floribunda,
Microula roseiflora,
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,