Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Agnew
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
in A.D.Q. Agnew & S. Agnew, Upland Kenya Wild Flowers (ed. 2) 205 (1994):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025769
Common Names
- Microglossa
- Pyrrhopappa
- Foxtail
Description
Microglossa pyrrhopappa (also called Microglossa pyrrhopappa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Microglossa pyrrhopappa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microglossa pyrrhopappa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microglossa pyrrhopappa is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers, flower beds, or as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.
Where to Find Microglossa pyrrhopappa
Microglossa pyrrhopappa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Microglossa pyrrhopappa FAQ
What is the common name of Microglossa pyrrhopappa?
Purple-stemmed Microglossa
What is the native range of Microglossa pyrrhopappa?
South America
What type of plant is Microglossa pyrrhopappa?
Herb
Species in the Microglossa genus
Microglossa caffrorum,
Microglossa hildebrandtii,
Microglossa pyrrhopappa,
Microglossa densiflora,
Microglossa mespilifolia,
Microglossa pyrifolia,
Microglossa psiadioides,
Microglossa caudata,
Microglossa afzelii,
Microglossa longiradiata,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,