Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1047109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 373 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046447



Common Names

  • Morina parviflora
  • Small-flowered Morina
  • Small-flowered False Daisy


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Morina parviflora is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morina parviflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Morina parviflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Morina parviflora

Morina parviflora 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

Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319574-1: Based on the initial data import