Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 267 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185313
Common Names
- Mielichhoferia micropoma
- Micropoma Mielichhoferia
- Mielichhoferia Micropoma
Description
Mielichhoferia micropoma (also called small-fruited mielichhoferi, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in subtropical and tropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Mielichhoferia micropoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mielichhoferia micropoma var. brunnescens Müll. Hal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mielichhoferia micropoma is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Mielichhoferia micropoma
Mielichhoferia micropoma can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Mielichhoferia micropoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mielichhoferia micropoma?
Mielichhoferia micropoma
What is the common name of Mielichhoferia micropoma?
Micro-pome Mielichhoferia
What is the habitat of Mielichhoferia micropoma?
Mielichhoferia micropoma is found in moist, grassy areas
Species in the Mielichhoferia genus
Mielichhoferia shevockii,
Mielichhoferia pilifera,
Mielichhoferia acuminata,
Mielichhoferia acutifolia,
Mielichhoferia argentifolia,
Mielichhoferia auriseta,
Mielichhoferia badhwarii,
Mielichhoferia borbonica,
Mielichhoferia brotheri,
Mielichhoferia bryocarpa,
Mielichhoferia canescens,
Mielichhoferia coarctata,
Mielichhoferia demissa,
Mielichhoferia diplodonta,
Mielichhoferia elgonensis,
Mielichhoferia elongata,
Mielichhoferia grammocarpa,
Mielichhoferia gymna,
Mielichhoferia herzogii,
Mielichhoferia humipetens,
Mielichhoferia hymenostomoides,
Mielichhoferia immersidens,
Mielichhoferia lahulensis,
Mielichhoferia leptoclada,
Mielichhoferia linderi,
Mielichhoferia lonchocarpa,
Mielichhoferia longiseta,
Mielichhoferia lorentziana,
Mielichhoferia macrodonta,
Mielichhoferia manca,
Mielichhoferia megalocarpum,
Mielichhoferia micropoma,
Mielichhoferia mielichhoferiana,
Mielichhoferia ochracea,
Mielichhoferia ovalis,
Mielichhoferia pampae,
Mielichhoferia patagonica,
Mielichhoferia macrophylla,
Mielichhoferia antisanensis,
Mielichhoferia plumosa,
Mielichhoferia punctulata,
Mielichhoferia robusta,
Mielichhoferia sanguinolenta,
Mielichhoferia schmidii,
Mielichhoferia secundifolia,
Mielichhoferia seriola,
Mielichhoferia serrae,
Mielichhoferia serridens,
Mielichhoferia sinensis,
Mielichhoferia speluncae,
Species in the Mniaceae family
Mniobryum brevisetum,
Mniobryum linderi,
Mniobryum pergracile,
Mniobryum perlaxum,
Mniobryum rubrum,
Mniobryum ruwenzorense,
Mniobryum sparsifolium,
Mniobryum tortifolium,
Webera denticostata,
Webera striatidens,
Webera taylorii,
Webera synoica,
Cinclidium arcticum,
Cinclidium latifolium,
Cinclidium minutifolium,
Cinclidium stygium,
Cinclidium subrotundum,
Cinclidium alaskanum,
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum,
Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides,
Epipterygium brasiliense,
Epipterygium convalleum,
Epipterygium immarginatum,
Epipterygium mandonii,
Epipterygium mexicanum,
Epipterygium puiggarii,
Epipterygium rigidum,
Epipterygium tozeri,
Epipterygium wrightii,
Epipterygium koelzii,
Epipterygium vanuatuicum,
Epipterygium opararense,
Epipterygium nagasakense,
Epipterygium orbifolium,
Epipterygium atlanticum,
Epipterygium biauritum,
Epipterygium oreophilum,
Epipterygium yunnanense,
Leucolepis acanthoneura,
Mielichhoferia shevockii,
Mielichhoferia pilifera,
Mielichhoferia acuminata,
Mielichhoferia acutifolia,
Mielichhoferia argentifolia,
Mielichhoferia auriseta,
Mielichhoferia badhwarii,
Mielichhoferia borbonica,
Mielichhoferia brotheri,
Mielichhoferia bryocarpa,
Mielichhoferia canescens,