Micranthemum arenarioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenarioides
ID:
454093
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) M.Gómez
Source:
ksu
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 23: 277 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453425
Common Names
- Arenarioides Micranthemum
- Arenarioides Micranthemum
- Micranthemum arenarioides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Globifera arenariodes Kuntze [deprecated]
Description
Micranthemum arenarioides (also called Pearlweed, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, round leaves and grows in shallow water, often in slow-moving streams or ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Micranthemum arenarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Micranthemum arenarioides is yellow and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micranthemum arenarioides is an aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Micranthemum arenarioides
Micranthemum arenarioides can be found in the streams and rivers of South America.
Micranthemum arenarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micranthemum arenarioides?
Micranthemum arenarioides
What is the natural habitat of Micranthemum arenarioides?
It is native to the Americas.
What is the temperature range for Micranthemum arenarioides?
It prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Species in the Micranthemum genus
Micranthemum callitrichoides, Micranthemum tetrandrum, Micranthemum rotundatum, Micranthemum umbrosum, Micranthemum bryoides, Micranthemum arenarioides, Micranthemum glomeratum, Micranthemum standleyi, Micranthemum micranthemoides, Micranthemum procerorum, Micranthemum longipes, Micranthemum erosum, Micranthemum reflexum,
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Manuel Gómez de la Maza y Jiménez (1867-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gómez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:159998-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].