Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
plantagineus
ID:
785577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Topogr. Verz. Pflanzensamml. Ecklon : 43 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784910



Common Names

  • Plantagineus Micranthus
  • Micranthus plantagineus
  • Micranthus


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Description

Micranthus plantagineus (also called 'Plantain-leaved Micranthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It typically grows in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthus plantagineus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthus plantagineus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthus plantagineus is a hardy, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in clumps. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by division of clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Micranthus plantagineus

Micranthus plantagineus is found in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape Province.

Micranthus plantagineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthus plantagineus?

Micranthus plantagineus

What is the family of Micranthus plantagineus?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Micranthus plantagineus?

Plantain-Leaved Micranthus

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,