Lasiopetalum microcardium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcardium
ID:
445613
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pritz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 381 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444945
Common Names
- Lasiopetalum microcardium
- Microcardium Lasiopetalum
- Microcardium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lasiopetalum microcardium (also called Small-hearted Lasiopetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiopetalum microcardium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasiopetalum microcardium has white flowers with a yellow centre and the seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings have small, heart-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lasiopetalum microcardium is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Lasiopetalum microcardium
Lasiopetalum microcardium is native to Australia. It is commonly found in dry areas such as along roadsides, in open woodlands, and in grasslands.
Lasiopetalum microcardium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiopetalum microcardium?
Lasiopetalum microcardium
What is the common name of Lasiopetalum microcardium?
Small-hearted Lasiopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Lasiopetalum microcardium?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
Species in the Lasiopetalum genus
Lasiopetalum micranthum, Lasiopetalum membranaceum, Lasiopetalum maxwellii, Lasiopetalum macrophyllum, Lasiopetalum longistamineum, Lasiopetalum monticola, Lasiopetalum joyceae, Lasiopetalum indutum, Lasiopetalum cordifolium, Lasiopetalum compactum, Lasiopetalum cardiophyllum, Lasiopetalum lineare, Lasiopetalum quinquenervium, Lasiopetalum microcardium, Lasiopetalum molle, Lasiopetalum parvuliflorum, Lasiopetalum parviflorum, Lasiopetalum oppositifolium, Lasiopetalum oldfieldii, Lasiopetalum ogilvieanum, Lasiopetalum behrii, Lasiopetalum baueri, Lasiopetalum bracteatum, Lasiopetalum glabratum, Lasiopetalum fitzgibbonii, Lasiopetalum drummondii, Lasiopetalum discolor, Lasiopetalum dielsii, Lasiopetalum glutiuosum, Lasiopetalum rosmarinifolium, Lasiopetalum floribundum, Lasiopetalum rufum, Lasiopetalum rotundifolium, Lasiopetalum tepperi, Lasiopetalum schulzenii, Lasiopetalum pterocarpum, Lasiopetalum ferraricollinum, Lasiopetalum adenotrichum, Lasiopetalum cenobium,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824111-1: Based on the initial data import