Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
annua
ID:
242384

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1035 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241716



Common Names

  • Mercurialis annua
  • Annua Mercurialis
  • Mercurialis Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mercurialis ambigua L.f. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua ambigua (L.f.) Duby [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua ambigua (L.f.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua angustifolia Gaudin [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua camberiensis Chabert [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua capillacea Guépin [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua ciliata (C.Presl) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua cordata Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua cuneatolanceolata Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua dioica Moris [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua laciniata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua lanceolata Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua monoica Moris [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua ovata Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua transsylvanica Schur [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua variegata Löhr [unknown]
  • Mercurialis ciliata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Mercurialis ladanum Hartm. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis monoica (Moris) R.Durand & B.Durand [unknown]
  • Mercurialis pinnatifida Sennen [unknown]
  • Mercurialis tarraconensis Sennen [unknown]
  • Synema annuum Dulac [unknown]
  • Discoplis serrata Raf. [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua ambigua (L.f.) Maire [unknown]
  • Mercurialis annua sancti-marini Pamp. [unknown]

Description

Mercurialis annua (also called Annual Mercury, among many other common names) is a small, annual shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mercurialis annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant is known to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mercurialis annua are small and yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mercurialis annua can be cultivated and propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.

Where to Find Mercurialis annua

Mercurialis annua can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Mercurialis annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mercurialis annua?

Mercurialis annua

What is the common name of Mercurialis annua?

Mercurialis annua

What type of plant is Mercurialis annua?

Herb

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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