Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Hilliard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 485 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471548
Common Names
- Phyllopodium micranthum
- Small-flowered Phyllopodium
- Tiny-flowered Phyllopodium
Description
Phyllopodium micranthum (also called 'Dwarf Phyllopodium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has small, narrow leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllopodium micranthum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllopodium micranthum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllopodium micranthum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootball in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Phyllopodium micranthum
Phyllopodium micranthum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Phyllopodium micranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllopodium micranthum?
Phyllopodium micranthum
What is the family of Phyllopodium micranthum?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Phyllopodium micranthum?
Grasslands
Species in the Phyllopodium genus
Phyllopodium phyllopodioides,
Phyllopodium tweedense,
Phyllopodium rustii,
Phyllopodium viscidissimum,
Phyllopodium namaense,
Phyllopodium pubiflorum,
Phyllopodium dolomiticum,
Phyllopodium elegans,
Phyllopodium collinum,
Phyllopodium lupuliforme,
Phyllopodium maxii,
Phyllopodium micranthum,
Phyllopodium mimetes,
Phyllopodium hispidulum,
Phyllopodium anomalum,
Phyllopodium caespitosum,
Phyllopodium capillare,
Phyllopodium cordatum,
Phyllopodium bracteatum,
Phyllopodium cuneifolium,
Phyllopodium diffusum,
Phyllopodium heterophyllum,
Phyllopodium alpinum,
Phyllopodium cephalophorum,
Phyllopodium multifolium,
Phyllopodium pumilum,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946439-1: 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].