Paronychia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1292278
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1: 26 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291616
Common Names
- Paronychia Microphylla
- Microphylla Paronychia
- Paronychia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paronychia microphylla (also called Small-leaved Paronychia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Paronychia microphylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paronychia microphylla var. arequepensis ChaudhriFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paronychia microphylla is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Paronychia microphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Paronychia microphylla
Paronychia microphylla can be found in South America. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Paronychia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paronychia microphylla?
Paronychia microphylla
What type of plant is Paronychia microphylla?
It is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.
Where is Paronychia microphylla found?
It is found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador.
Species in the Paronychia genus
Paronychia rouyana, Paronychia rechingeri, Paronychia pontica, Paronychia polygonifolia, Paronychia sinaica, Paronychia bornmuelleri, Paronychia capitata, Paronychia suffruticosa, Paronychia taurica, Paronychia maroccana, Paronychia macrosepala, Paronychia macedonica, Paronychia kapela, Paronychia lenticulata, Paronychia cephalotes, Paronychia echinulata, Paronychia fasciculata, Paronychia chlorothyrsa, Paronychia chionaea, Paronychia argentea, Paronychia aretioides, Paronychia arabica, Paronychia albanica, Paronychia revoluta, Paronychia hieronymi, Paronychia mexicana, Paronychia canariensis, Paronychia bogotensis, Paronychia camphorosmoides, Paronychia coquimbensis, Paronychia libertadiana, Paronychia macbridei, Paronychia mandoniana, Paronychia baldwinii, Paronychia canadensis, Paronychia chartacea, Paronychia congesta, Paronychia depressa, Paronychia drummondii, Paronychia erecta, Paronychia fastigiata, Paronychia franciscana, Paronychia herniarioides, Paronychia jamesii, Paronychia jonesii, Paronychia lindheimeri, Paronychia maccartii, Paronychia monticola, Paronychia patula, Paronychia pulvinata,
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-6301168: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.