Bufonia micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
575040
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 111 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574372
Common Names
- Bufonia micrantha
- Micrantha Bufonia
- Micranth Bufonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bufonia micrantha (also called Micrantha Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin leaves that are green to gray-green in color and can reach up to 8 inches in length. It is found in humid, tropical climates and is often found growing on trees and other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Bufonia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife. It is also attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bufonia micrantha is a small, white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bufonia micrantha is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Bufonia micrantha
Bufonia micrantha can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Bufonia micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bufonia micrantha?
Bufonia micrantha
What is the common name of Bufonia micrantha?
Micrantha Bufonia
What type of plant is Bufonia micrantha?
Shrub
Species in the Bufonia genus
Bufonia alta, Bufonia anatolica, Bufonia calderae, Bufonia calyculata, Bufonia capitata, Bufonia capsularis, Bufonia chevalieri, Bufonia duvaljouvii, Bufonia elata, Bufonia enervis, Bufonia ephedrina, Bufonia hebecalyx, Bufonia koelzii, Bufonia kotschyana, Bufonia leptoclada, Bufonia macrocarpa, Bufonia macropetala, Bufonia micrantha, Bufonia multiceps, Bufonia murbeckii, Bufonia oliveriana, Bufonia pabotii, Bufonia paniculata, Bufonia parviflora, Bufonia perennis, Bufonia ramonensis, Bufonia sintenisii, Bufonia stricta, Bufonia takhtajanii, Bufonia tenuifolia, Bufonia virgata, Bufonia stapfii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2685733: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.