Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
longistipes
ID:
1273054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borbás) Baksay

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Ann. Hist.-Nat. Mus. Natl. Hung. 49: 170 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272392



Common Names

  • Mercurialis Longistipes
  • Longstalk Mercurialis
  • Longstalk Horseradish


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Description

Mercurialis longistipes (also called 'Long-stalked Mercurialis', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mercurialis longistipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mercurialis longistipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mercurialis longistipes is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done with cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and can take up to 6 months.

Where to Find Mercurialis longistipes

Mercurialis longistipes is native to South America and can be found in Brazil.

Mercurialis longistipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mercurialis longistipes?

Mercurialis longistipes

Where is Mercurialis longistipes found?

Mercurialis longistipes is found in South America.

What is the habitat of Mercurialis longistipes?

Mercurialis longistipes is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

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,

References

Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.
Leona Baksay (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baksay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:352203-1: Based on the initial data import