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
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.
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 Morina genus
Morina subinermis,
Morina persica,
Morina kokanica,
Morina ludlowii,
Morina polyphylla,
Morina coulteriana,
Morina parviflora,
Morina longifolia,
Morina chlorantha,
Morina nepalensis,
Morina alba,
Morina kokonorica,
Morina chinensis,
Morina bracteata,
Morina lorifolia,
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,