Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
salzmannii
ID:
378974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Diane & Hilger

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378306



Common Names

  • Myriopus salzmannii
  • Salzmann's Myriopus
  • Myriopus


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Synonyms

  • Messerschmidia salzmannii Miers [unknown]
  • Tournefortia salzmannii DC. [unknown]
  • Tournefortia salzmannii blanchetiana Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Tournefortia salzmannii paraguariensis Chodat [unknown]

Description

Myriopus salzmannii (also called Myriopus salzmannii, 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 salzmannii 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 salzmannii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriopus salzmannii is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Myriopus salzmannii

Myriopus salzmannii can be found in the United States.

Myriopus salzmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriopus salzmannii?

Myriopus salzmannii

What type of plant is Myriopus salzmannii?

It is a perennial herb species.

Where is Myriopus salzmannii 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' 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.