Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
marraicum
ID:
451800

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Sutton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 153 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451132



Common Names

  • Marraicum Misopates
  • Misopates Marraicum
  • Marraicum Misopates


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Description

Misopates marraicum (also called Marrai Misopates, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and small, blue flowers. It grows in cultivated fields, gardens and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Misopates marraicum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Misopates marraicum is yellow and tubular, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Misopates marraicum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Misopates marraicum

Misopates marraicum is native to the Canary Islands.

Misopates marraicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Misopates marraicum?

Misopates marraicum

What are the common names of Misopates marraicum?

Marraicum's misopates

What is the natural habitat of Misopates marraicum?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs in the Canary Islands

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936359-1: 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].