Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
453301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) J.M.Porter & L.A.Johnson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aliso 19: 79 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452633



Common Names

  • Microgilia minutiflora
  • Minutiflora Microgilia
  • Microgilia Microgilia


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Description

Microgilia minutiflora (also called Small-flowered Microgilia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous annual native to the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center, and thin, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Microgilia minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects to help stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microgilia minutiflora is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microgilia minutiflora can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Microgilia minutiflora

Microgilia minutiflora is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Microgilia minutiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microgilia minutiflora?

Microgilia minutiflora

What is the common name of Microgilia minutiflora?

Small-flowered Microgilia

What is the family of Microgilia minutiflora?

Gesneriaceae

Species in the Microgilia genus

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2509431: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.
Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.