Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Radlk.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1903
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 15: 359 (1903)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427909
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Wimmeria microphylla
- Microphylla Wimmeria
- Micro Wimmeria
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Wimmeria microphylla latifolia Lundell [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Wimmeria microphylla (also called Small-leaved Wimmeria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in moist habitats such as wet meadows, swamps, and along streams. It has an upright habit and produces small, white flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Wimmeria microphylla is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Wimmeria microphylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Wimmeria microphylla is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Wimmeria microphylla
                        
                            Wimmeria microphylla can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Wimmeria microphylla FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Wimmeria microphylla?
Wimmeria microphylla
What is the family of Wimmeria microphylla?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Wimmeria microphylla?
N/A
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Wimmeria genus
                        
                            Wimmeria microphylla, 
Wimmeria obtusifolia, 
Wimmeria persicifolia, 
Wimmeria pubescens, 
Wimmeria serrulata, 
Wimmeria acuminata, 
Wimmeria bartlettii, 
Wimmeria concolor, 
Wimmeria cyclocarpa, 
Wimmeria lundelliana, 
Wimmeria lanceolata, 
Wimmeria confusa, 
Wimmeria chiapensis, 
Wimmeria mexicana, 
Wimmeria sternii, 
Wimmeria montana, 
Wimmeria excoriata,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Celastraceae family
                        
                            Acanthothamnus aphyllus, 
Allocassine laurifolia, 
Anthodon decussatus, 
Anthodon panamense, 
Apatophyllum constablei, 
Apatophyllum flavovirens, 
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, 
Apatophyllum olsenii, 
Apatophyllum teretifolium, 
Apodostigma pallens, 
Arnicratea cambodiana, 
Arnicratea ferruginea, 
Bequaertia mucronata, 
Brassiantha pentamera, 
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, 
Brexia alaticarpa, 
Brexia australis, 
Brexia madagascariensis, 
Brexia marioniae, 
Brexiella cymosa, 
Brexiella ilicifolia, 
Campylostemon angolense, 
Campylostemon bequaertii, 
Campylostemon danckelmannianus, 
Campylostemon laurentii, 
Campylostemon lindequistianus, 
Campylostemon mitophorus, 
Campylostemon warneckeanum, 
Canotia holacantha, 
Canotia wendtii, 
Cassine albens, 
Cassine balae, 
Cassine burkeana, 
Cassine congylos, 
Cassine grossa, 
Cassine kedarnathii, 
Cassine koordersii, 
Cassine megaphylla, 
Cassine micrantha, 
Cassine obiensis, 
Cassine parvifolia, 
Cassine peragua, 
Cassine kamurensis, 
Catha edulis, 
Celastrus aculeatus, 
Celastrus angulata, 
Celastrus australis, 
Celastrus caseariifolius, 
Celastrus cuneatus, 
Celastrus flagellaris,