Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
micrantha
ID:
426145

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 171 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425477

Common Names

  • Fosterella micrantha
  • Small-flowered Fosterella
  • Small-flowered False Fuchsia

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Description

Fosterella micrantha (also called Small-flowered Fosterella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Fosterella micrantha is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fosterella micrantha has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and seedlings with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fosterella micrantha is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Fosterella micrantha

Fosterella micrantha can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Fosterella micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fosterella micrantha?

Fosterella micrantha

What type of plant is Fosterella micrantha?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Fosterella micrantha native to?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Fosterella genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105404-2: 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].