Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
harleyi
ID:
1237397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 149 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236735



Common Names

  • Microlicia harleyi
  • Harley's Microlicia
  • Microlicia


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Description

Microlicia harleyi (also called M. harleyi, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a thin stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Microlicia harleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlicia harleyi has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlicia harleyi is a perennial herb, native to the western United States. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Microlicia harleyi

Microlicia harleyi is found in Brazil.

Microlicia harleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlicia harleyi?

Microlicia harleyi

What is the common name of Microlicia harleyi?

Harleyi Microlicia

What is the habitat of Microlicia harleyi?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

Species in the Microlicia genus

Microlicia bahiensis, Microlicia carrasci, Microlicia cipoana, Microlicia curralensis, Microlicia damazioi, Microlicia edmundoi, Microlicia minima, Microlicia sickii, Microlicia souzae-limae, Microlicia sublaevis, Microlicia suborbicularifolia, Microlicia trembleyaeformis, Microlicia warmingiana, Microlicia plumosa, Microlicia catolensis, Microlicia ciliatoglandulosa, Microlicia hirticalyx, Microlicia flavovirens, Microlicia contasensis, Microlicia fasciculata, Microlicia graveolens, Microlicia acuminata, Microlicia agrestis, Microlicia amblysepala, Microlicia amplexicaulis, Microlicia arenariaefolia, Microlicia balsamifera, Microlicia blanchetiana, Microlicia canastrensis, Microlicia cardiophora, Microlicia cordata, Microlicia crebropunctata, Microlicia crenulata, Microlicia cryptandra, Microlicia cuspidifolia, Microlicia denudata, Microlicia doryphylla, Microlicia elegans, Microlicia euphorbioides, Microlicia formosa, Microlicia fulva, Microlicia glandulifera, Microlicia glazioviana, Microlicia helvola, Microlicia hirsutissima, Microlicia humilis, Microlicia inquinans, Microlicia insignis, Microlicia isophylla, Microlicia jungermannioides,

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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