Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
micrantha
ID:
378662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 517 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377994



Common Names

  • Mitrasacme micrantha
  • Micrantha Mitrasacme
  • Mitrasacme micrantha Plant


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Description

Mitrasacme micrantha (also called Dwarf Water-starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Australia, and is found in shallow water bodies such as swamps, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrasacme micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mitrasacme micrantha are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrasacme micrantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mitrasacme micrantha

Mitrasacme micrantha can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Mitrasacme micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrasacme micrantha?

Mitrasacme micrantha

What is the family of Mitrasacme micrantha?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Mitrasacme micrantha?

Small-flowered Nestflower

Species in the Mitrasacme genus

Mitrasacme troglodytica, Mitrasacme subvolubilis, Mitrasacme pilosa, Mitrasacme prolifera, Mitrasacme neldneri, Mitrasacme paludosa, Mitrasacme nudicaulis, Mitrasacme polymorpha, Mitrasacme oasena, Mitrasacme patens, Mitrasacme phascoides, Mitrasacme nummularia, Mitrasacme setosa, Mitrasacme retroloba, Mitrasacme saxatilis, Mitrasacme scopata, Mitrasacme scrithicola, Mitrasacme serpyllifolia, Mitrasacme neglecta, Mitrasacme squamigera, Mitrasacme stellata, Mitrasacme secedens, Mitrasacme epigaea, Mitrasacme clarksonii, Mitrasacme nidulifera, Mitrasacme connata, Mitrasacme ambigua, Mitrasacme aggregata, Mitrasacme alsinoides, Mitrasacme erophila, Mitrasacme bogoriensis, Mitrasacme brachystemonea, Mitrasacme albomarginata, Mitrasacme elata, Mitrasacme laricifolia, Mitrasacme latiflora, Mitrasacme laxiceps, Mitrasacme kenneallyi, Mitrasacme maritima, Mitrasacme micrantha, Mitrasacme multicaulis, Mitrasacme gentianea, Mitrasacme exserta, Mitrasacme floribunda, Mitrasacme foliosa, Mitrasacme galbina, Mitrasacme laevis, Mitrasacme geniculosa, Mitrasacme glaucescens, Mitrasacme graminea,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,