Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
microthrix
ID:
160224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
ipni

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2292 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159553

Common Names

  • Driessenia microthrix
  • Microthrix Driessenia
  • Microthrix False Buttonweed

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Description

Driessenia microthrix (also called 'Microthrix Driessenia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping habit. It is native to Java and Sumatra, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Driessenia microthrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a source of food and for its fiber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Driessenia microthrix var. pteroclada C.Hansen
Driessenia microthrix var. microthrix

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Driessenia microthrix is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Driessenia microthrix is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established.

Where to Find Driessenia microthrix

Driessenia microthrix is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Driessenia microthrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Driessenia microthrix?

Driessenia microthrix

What is the common name of Driessenia microthrix?

Microthrix Driessenia

What type of plant is Driessenia microthrix?

Fern

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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