Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
myrtifolium
ID:
716238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 1: 63 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715571



Common Names

  • Haplophyllum myrtifolium
  • Myrtifolium Haplophyllum
  • Haplophyllum Myrtifol


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Synonyms

  • Haplophyllum eriocarpum Freyn [unknown]
  • Haplophyllum sulphureum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Haplophyllum tchihatchewi Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Haplophyllum myrtifolium (also called 'Myrtleleaf Rock-rose', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Middle East and parts of Central Asia, and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Haplophyllum myrtifolium is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haplophyllum myrtifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplophyllum myrtifolium is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Haplophyllum myrtifolium

Haplophyllum myrtifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Haplophyllum myrtifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haplophyllum myrtifolium?

Haplophyllum myrtifolium

What are the common names of Haplophyllum myrtifolium?

Myrtle-leaved Haplophyllum

What is the family of Haplophyllum myrtifolium?

Rutaceae

Species in the Haplophyllum genus

Haplophyllum acutifolium, Haplophyllum alberti-regelii, Haplophyllum amoenum, Haplophyllum armenum, Haplophyllum bakhteganicum, Haplophyllum balcanicum, Haplophyllum bastetanum, Haplophyllum besseri, Haplophyllum blanchei, Haplophyllum boissierianum, Haplophyllum bucharicum, Haplophyllum buhsei, Haplophyllum bungei, Haplophyllum buxbaumii, Haplophyllum canaliculatum, Haplophyllum cappadocicum, Haplophyllum ciscaucasicum, Haplophyllum cordatum, Haplophyllum coronatum, Haplophyllum crenulatum, Haplophyllum dahuricum, Haplophyllum dasygynum, Haplophyllum dichotomum, Haplophyllum dshungaricum, Haplophyllum dubium, Haplophyllum erythraeum, Haplophyllum eugenii-korovinii, Haplophyllum ferganicum, Haplophyllum fruticulosum, Haplophyllum furfuraceum, Haplophyllum gilesii, Haplophyllum glaberrimum, Haplophyllum glabrum, Haplophyllum griffithianum, Haplophyllum kowalenskyi, Haplophyllum laeviusculum, Haplophyllum laristanicum, Haplophyllum latifolium, Haplophyllum lineare, Haplophyllum linifolium, Haplophyllum lissonotum, Haplophyllum luteoversicolor, Haplophyllum megalanthum, Haplophyllum molle, Haplophyllum monadelphum, Haplophyllum multicaule, Haplophyllum myrtifolium, Haplophyllum obtusifolium, Haplophyllum patavinum, Haplophyllum pedicellatum,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,