Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
880519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 2: 77 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879854

Common Names

  • Micraira pungens
  • Pungens Micraira
  • Sharp-pointed Micraira

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Description

Micraira pungens (also called Pungent Micraira, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded habit and can reach up to 2 meters in height. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Micraira pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micraira pungens has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micraira pungens is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a pot filled with a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Micraira pungens

Micraira pungens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Micraira pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micraira pungens?

Micraira pungens

What is the family of Micraira pungens?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Micraira pungens?

South America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408439-1: 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].