Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
filiformis
ID:
451583

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach. & Thonn.) Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 223 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450915



Common Names

  • Micrargeria filiformis
  • Thread-like Micrargeria
  • Micrargeria filiformis


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Description

Micrargeria filiformis (also called Micrargeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California and Oregon. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as streambanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Micrargeria filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used medicinally as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Micrargeria filiformis are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrargeria filiformis is a hardy aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and bright light. It can be grown in both cold and warm water temperatures and is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels.

Where to Find Micrargeria filiformis

Micrargeria filiformis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Micrargeria filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrargeria filiformis?

Micrargeria filiformis

What is the common name of Micrargeria filiformis?

Filiform Micrargeria

What is the natural habitat of Micrargeria filiformis?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

Species in the Micrargeria genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805828-1: 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].