Microsteira eriophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriophylla
ID:
450630
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 21: 21 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449962
Common Names
- Microsteira eriophylla
- Woolly-Leaved Microsteira
- Woolly-Leaved Microsteira Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microsteira eriophylla (also called Eriophyllous Microsteira, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, shrub native to Madagascar. It has multiple stems and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in temperate and subtropical areas.
Uses & Benefits
Microsteira eriophylla is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microsteira eriophylla has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microsteira eriophylla is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or fall. Plant the divisions in a potting mix and keep them moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Microsteira eriophylla
Microsteira eriophylla is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Microsteira eriophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsteira eriophylla?
Microsteira eriophylla
What is the common name of Microsteira eriophylla?
Woolly Microsteira
What is the natural habitat of Microsteira eriophylla?
It is found in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Species in the Microsteira genus
Microsteira tulearensis, Microsteira sclerophylla, Microsteira besomatensis, Microsteira ampihamensis, Microsteira ambovombensis, Microsteira ambongensis, Microsteira glaucifolia, Microsteira perrieri, Microsteira microcarpa, Microsteira macrophylla, Microsteira ivohibensis, Microsteira humbertii, Microsteira grandiflora, Microsteira brickavillensis, Microsteira glabrifolia, Microsteira firingalavae, Microsteira eriophylla, Microsteira decaryi, Microsteira diotostigma, Microsteira gracilis, Microsteira chorigyna, Microsteira paniculata, Microsteira radamae, Microsteira curtisii, Microsteira axillaris, Microsteira pluriseta, Microsteira floribunda,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:557308-1: Based on the initial data import