Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1047113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 644 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046451



Common Names

  • Morina longifolia
  • Long-leaved Morina
  • Long-leaved False Daisy


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Description

Morina longifolia (also called Long-leaved Morina, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a tufted habit and long, linear leaves. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Morina longifolia is a traditional medicinal plant used in the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morina longifolia is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Morina longifolia

Morina longifolia is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy meadows.

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-11200346: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.