Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1776
Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 2 (1776)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233808
Common Names
- Two-flowered Mniarum
- Mniarum biflorum
- Mniarum
Description
Mniarum biflorum (also called Two-flowered Mniarum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mniarum biflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mniarum biflorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mniarum biflorum can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moistened surface and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mniarum biflorum
Mniarum biflorum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Mniarum biflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mniarum biflorum?
Mniarum biflorum
What is the common name of Mniarum biflorum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Mniarum biflorum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Mniarum 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,