Liparia myrtifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 123 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057965
Common Names
- Liparia myrtifolia
- Myrtle-leaved Liparia
- Myrtle Liparia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liparia myrtifolia (also called Myrtle-leaved Liparia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas, and has white or pink flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Liparia myrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparia myrtifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a short stem.
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Liparia myrtifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Liparia genus
Liparia parva, Liparia splendens, Liparia racemosa, Liparia graminifolia, Liparia laevigata, Liparia umbellifera, Liparia vestita, Liparia angustifolia, Liparia bonaespei, Liparia confusa, Liparia congesta, Liparia rafnioides, Liparia striata, Liparia boucheri, Liparia calycina, Liparia genistoides, Liparia latifolia, Liparia hirsuta, Liparia capitata, Liparia myrtifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502817-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Liparia myrtifolia Thunb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.