Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longipes
ID:
1319750

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Acev.-Rodr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 98: 475 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332204



Common Names

  • Micranthemum Longipes
  • Pearlweed
  • Pearlwort


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Description

Micranthemum longipes (also called Long-stalked Micranthemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is an aquatic herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to China, and is found in shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthemum longipes is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and has been found to reduce nitrate levels in the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthemum longipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthemum longipes is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation.

Where to Find Micranthemum longipes

Micranthemum longipes can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Micranthemum longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthemum longipes?

Micranthemum longipes

What is the natural habitat of Micranthemum longipes?

Micranthemum longipes is found in the rivers of India.

What is the flowering season of Micranthemum longipes?

Micranthemum longipes flowers in the summer season.

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116925-1: 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].