Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
psilostachya
ID:
378973

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Diane & Hilger

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 125: 47 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378305



Common Names

  • Myriopus psilostachya
  • Smooth-stalked Myriopus
  • Myriopus


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Synonyms

  • Messerschmidia psilostachya G.Don [unknown]
  • Messerschmidia punctata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tournefortia tristachya Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Tournefortia cirrhosa Vaupel [unknown]
  • Tournefortia psilostachya Kunth [unknown]
  • Tournefortia difformis Andersson [unknown]
  • Tournefortia strigosa Andersson [unknown]
  • Tournefortia psilostachya caribaea DC. [unknown]
  • Tournefortia psilostachya guayaquilensis DC. [unknown]
  • Tournefortia psilostachya rubicunda Chodat [unknown]

Description

Myriopus psilostachya (also called Myriopus psilostachya, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myriopodaceae family. It is an annual herb with a sprawling habit and small, white flowers. It is native to South America, where it grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Myriopus psilostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriopus psilostachya is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriopus psilostachya is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Myriopus psilostachya

Myriopus psilostachya can be found in the United States.

Myriopus psilostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriopus psilostachya?

Myriopus psilostachya

What type of plant is Myriopus psilostachya?

It is a perennial herb species.

Where is Myriopus psilostachya found?

It is found in the southeastern United States.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Hartmut H. Hilger (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilger' in the authors string.
Nadja Diane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diane' in the authors string.