Microstachys nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
922588
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.J.Silva & Esser
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 32: 20 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921923
Common Names
- Microstachys nana
- Nana
- Microstachys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microstachys nana (also called Microstachys nana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microstachys nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Microstachys nana are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microstachys nana is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Microstachys nana
Microstachys nana can be found in Brazil.
Species in the Microstachys genus
Microstachys acetosella, Microstachys bidentata, Microstachys chamaelea, Microstachys corniculata, Microstachys dalzielii, Microstachys daphnoides, Microstachys ditassoides, Microstachys faradianensis, Microstachys heterodoxa, Microstachys hispida, Microstachys marginata, Microstachys nummularifolia, Microstachys revoluta, Microstachys serrulata, Microstachys uleana, Microstachys stipulacea, Microstachys nana, Microstachys glandulosa, Microstachys crassifolia, Microstachys anisodonta, Microstachys salicifolia,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467543: Based on the initial data import
Hans-Joachim Esser (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esser' in the authors string.
Marcos José da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Silva' in the authors string.