Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
1281188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Bush

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 11: 225 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280526



Common Names

  • Petiolaris Micranthes
  • Petiolaris
  • Micranthes


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Description

Micranthes petiolaris (also called Saxifraga petiolaris, Saxifraga petiolaris and Saxifraga, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and prefers a humid environment.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthes petiolaris is used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthes petiolaris has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthes petiolaris is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted into larger containers when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Micranthes petiolaris

Micranthes petiolaris is native to North America.

Micranthes petiolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthes petiolaris?

Micranthes petiolaris

What are the common names of Micranthes petiolaris?

Petiolar saxifrage, petiolar saxifrage

What is the habitat of Micranthes petiolaris?

It grows in moist, rocky soils in open, sunny areas

Species in the Micranthes genus

Micranthes palmeri, Micranthes nivalis, Micranthes melaleuca, Micranthes tilingiana, Micranthes purpurascens, Micranthes hieraciifolia, Micranthes mexicana, Micranthes merkii, Micranthes redofskyi, Micranthes gageana, Micranthes pensylvanica, Micranthes rufidula, Micranthes lyallii, Micranthes nelsoniana, Micranthes apetala, Micranthes aprica, Micranthes californica, Micranthes davurica, Micranthes eriophora, Micranthes fragosa, Micranthes gaspensis, Micranthes howellii, Micranthes integrifolia, Micranthes marshallii, Micranthes nidifica, Micranthes occidentalis, Micranthes odontoloma, Micranthes oregana, Micranthes punctata, Micranthes reflexa, Micranthes rhomboidea, Micranthes texana, Micranthes tenuis, Micranthes subapetala, Micranthes spicata, Micranthes clavistaminea, Micranthes pallida, Micranthes parvula, Micranthes melanocentra, Micranthes atrata, Micranthes lumpuensis, Micranthes divaricata, Micranthes davidii, Micranthes tolmiei, Micranthes stellaris, Micranthes foliolosa, Micranthes ferruginea, Micranthes bryophora, Micranthes nudicaulis, Micranthes razshivinii,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

References

Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Franklin Bush (1858-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bush' in the authors string.