Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
procerorum
ID:
1241107

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34(8): 123 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240445



Common Names

  • Micranthemum procerorum
  • Tall Micranthemum
  • Tall Pearlwort


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Description

Micranthemum procerorum (also called Tall micranthemum, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and a stem with whorled branches. It grows in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthemum procerorum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micranthemum procerorum is a small, white to pinkish-purple, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Micranthemum procerorum

Micranthemum procerorum can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, such as Mexico and Peru.

Micranthemum procerorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthemum procerorum?

Micranthemum procerorum

What is the common name of Micranthemum procerorum?

Tall Micranthemum

What is the family of Micranthemum procerorum?

Scrophulariaceae

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

Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160006-2: 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].