Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) C.Wright
Source:
ksu
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 7: 40 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450908
Common Names
- Micranthemum callitrichoides
- Callitrichoid Micranthemum
- Micranthemum callitrichoides
Synonyms
- Globifera elatinodes Kuntze [deprecated]
Description
Micranthemum callitrichoides (also called Micranthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California and Oregon. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as streambanks and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Micranthemum callitrichoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used medicinally as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Micranthemum callitrichoides are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micranthemum callitrichoides is a hardy aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and bright light. It can be grown in both cold and warm water temperatures and is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels.
Where to Find Micranthemum callitrichoides
Micranthemum callitrichoides is native to the southeastern United States.
Micranthemum callitrichoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micranthemum callitrichoides?
Micranthemum callitrichoides
What is the common name of Micranthemum callitrichoides?
Callitrichoides Micranthemum
What is the natural habitat of Micranthemum callitrichoides?
Tropical and subtropical wetlands
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805796-1: 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].