Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 61 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816629
Common Names
- Michauxia thyrsoidea
- Thyrsoid Michauxia
- Thyrsoid Olive
Description
Michauxia thyrsoidea (also called Thyrsus-Like Michauxia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and grows in sunny, dry meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Michauxia thyrsoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Michauxia thyrsoidea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Michauxia thyrsoidea is a small shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly. It is also important to prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Michauxia thyrsoidea
Michauxia thyrsoidea can be found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Michauxia thyrsoidea FAQ
What are the light requirements of Michauxia thyrsoidea?
Michauxia thyrsoidea prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil does Michauxia thyrsoidea prefer?
Michauxia thyrsoidea prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How often should Michauxia thyrsoidea be watered?
Michauxia thyrsoidea should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.
Species in the Michauxia genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,