Myxopyrum pierrei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 1084 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816867
Common Names
- Pierre's Myxopyrum
- Myxopyrum Pierrei
- Myxopyrum Pierrei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myxopyrum pierrei (also called Pierre's Myxopyrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows to a height of up to 60 cm and has a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and can be white, pink, or blue. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Myxopyrum pierrei has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myxopyrum pierrei has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are about 1 cm tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myxopyrum pierrei is a tropical plant that is native to South East Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Myxopyrum pierrei
Myxopyrum pierrei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Myxopyrum pierrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myxopyrum pierrei?
Myxopyrum pierrei
What is the common name of Myxopyrum pierrei?
Myxopyrum pierrei
What is the natural habitat of Myxopyrum pierrei?
Tropical regions of South America
Species in the Myxopyrum genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
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References
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610487-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].