Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Crypt. As. 236 [Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 10:] 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201574
Common Names
- Mylia verrucosa
- Warty Mylia
- Warty Leafy Liverwort
Description
Mylia verrucosa (also called Warty-stemmed Mylia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and on mountain slopes. It has long, narrow leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mylia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mylia verrucosa sub. nuda (Inoue & B.Y. Yang) Potemkin & Kazan.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mylia verrucosa has small, yellow flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and dark-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mylia verrucosa can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Cultivation is best in a moist, shady spot with a humus-rich soil.
Where to Find Mylia verrucosa
Mylia verrucosa can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.
Mylia verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mylia verrucosa?
Mylia verrucosa
What is the common name of Mylia verrucosa?
Warty Mylia
Where is Mylia verrucosa found?
Mylia verrucosa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey
Species in the Myliaceae family