Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
involucriformis
ID:
1216911

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 273 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216249

Common Names

  • Microula Involucriformis
  • Involucriformis Microula
  • Involucre-Form Microula

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Description

Microula involucriformis (also called 'Involucriform Microula', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and grows in meadows, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Microula involucriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microula involucriformis has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microula involucriformis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Microula involucriformis

Microula involucriformis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.

Microula involucriformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microula involucriformis?

Microula involucriformis

What is the common name of Microula involucriformis?

Involucre-like Stickseed

Where is Microula involucriformis found?

It is found in western China.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4003489: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.