Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
minima
ID:
1292035

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers ex Colla) Briq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 13 & 14: 375. 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291373

Common Names

  • Microphyes minima
  • Small-leaved Sandwort
  • Miniature Microphyes

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Description

Microphyes minima (also called Dwarf Microphyes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a prostrate habit, with small, linear, bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in sandy or gravelly soils, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Microphyes minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microphyes minima is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microphyes minima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Microphyes minima

Microphyes minima can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Microphyes minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microphyes minima?

Microphyes minima

What are the common names of Microphyes minima?

Small-leaved sandwort

What is the habitat of Microphyes minima?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6300715: Based on the initial data import
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.