Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aphylla
ID:
1139866

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912 , 1: 291 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139204



Common Names

  • Micrargeriella aphylla
  • Aphylla Micrargeriella
  • Aphylla's Micrargeriella


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Description

Micrargeriella aphylla (also called 'Leafless Micrargeriella', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a prostrate stem and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Micrargeriella aphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Micrargeriella aphylla are small and yellow, with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrargeriella aphylla is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Micrargeriella aphylla

Micrargeriella aphylla is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in areas with dry and rocky soil.

Species in the Micrargeriella 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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805834-1: 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].