Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
1092204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 3: 324 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091542



Common Names

  • Microtea portoricensis
  • Portoricensis Microtea
  • Microtea Portoricensis


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Description

Microtea portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican Microtea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Microtea portoricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microtea portoricensis is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microtea portoricensis is a slow-growing shrub native to Puerto Rico. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Microtea portoricensis

Microtea portoricensis is native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and stream banks.

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