Microula sikkimensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
1216907
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 26: t. 2563 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216245
Common Names
- Microula Sikkimensis
- Sikkim Microula
- Sikkimensis Microula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microula sikkimensis (also called 'Sikkim 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 sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microula sikkimensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Where to Find Microula sikkimensis
Microula sikkimensis can be found in Sikkim and in the mountains of western China.
Microula sikkimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microula sikkimensis?
Microula sikkimensis
What is the common name of Microula sikkimensis?
Sikkim Stickseed
Where is Microula sikkimensis found?
It is found in the Himalayas.
Species in the Microula genus
Microula mustangensis, Microula leucantha, Microula filicaulis, Microula galactantha, Microula pentagona, Microula ovalifolia, Microula muliensis, Microula pustulosa, Microula myosotidea, Microula bhutanica, Microula longipes, Microula forrestii, Microula sikkimensis, Microula blepharolepis, Microula involucriformis, Microula jilongensis, Microula ciliaris, Microula pseudotrichocarpa, Microula oblongifolia, Microula polygonoides, Microula spathulata, Microula younghusbandii, Microula hispidissima, Microula rockii, Microula trichocarpa, Microula turbinata, Microula longituba, Microula stenophylla, Microula diffusa, Microula tangutica, Microula tibetica, Microula leiocarpa, Microula efoveolata, Microula floribunda, Microula roseiflora,
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-4003484: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.