Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 20 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291747
Common Names
- Microphyes Litoralis
- Litoralis Microphyes
- Microphyes
Description
Microphyes litoralis (also called Littoral Microphyes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and stems with white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Microphyes litoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microphyes litoralis is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microphyes litoralis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Microphyes litoralis
Microphyes litoralis can be found in coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Microphyes litoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microphyes litoralis?
Microphyes litoralis
What is the common name of Microphyes litoralis?
Sea-shore Orache
What is the family of Microphyes litoralis?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Microphyes genus
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,