Microchirita lavandulacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lavandulacea
ID:
750444
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Yin Z.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 49: 60 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749777
Common Names
- Microchirita lavandulacea
- Lavandula Microchirita
- Lavandula Microchirita
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microchirita lavandulacea (also called Lavender Microchirita, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow pea-like flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Microchirita lavandulacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microchirita lavandulacea has yellow flowers with white centers and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have white, green and yellow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microchirita lavandulacea is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Microchirita lavandulacea
Microchirita lavandulacea is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Microchirita lavandulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microchirita lavandulacea?
Microchirita lavandulacea
What is the common name of Microchirita lavandulacea?
Lavandulacea
What is the family of Microchirita lavandulacea?
Asteraceae
Species in the Microchirita genus
Microchirita viola, Microchirita tubulosa, Microchirita sahyadriensis, Microchirita rupestris, Microchirita oculata, Microchirita mollissima, Microchirita caerulea, Microchirita micromusa, Microchirita marcanii, Microchirita elphinstonia, Microchirita bimaculata, Microchirita barbata, Microchirita aratriformis, Microchirita lavandulacea, Microchirita involucrata, Microchirita sericea, Microchirita hamosa, Microchirita caliginosa, Microchirita prostrata, Microchirita ruthiae, Microchirita purpurea, Microchirita woodii, Microchirita karaketii, Microchirita suddeei, Microchirita albiflora, Microchirita huppatatensis, Microchirita personata, Microchirita hemratii, Microchirita lilacina, Microchirita cristata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2904641: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Yin Zheng Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yin Z.Wang' in the authors string.