Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nitidus
ID:
451564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Tribe Selagineae : 12 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450896



Common Names

  • Microdon nitidus
  • Glossy Microdon
  • Microdon nitidus


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Description

Microdon nitidus (also called Microdon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California and Oregon. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as streambanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Microdon nitidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used medicinally as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Long, slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microdon nitidus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Microdon nitidus

Microdon nitidus is native to the southeastern United States.

Microdon nitidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microdon nitidus?

Microdon nitidus

What are the common names of Microdon nitidus?

Shiny Microdon, Shiny Microdon

What is the growth habit of Microdon nitidus?

It is a spreading, evergreen shrub

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009606-1: 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].