Status:
valid
Authors:
Danin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 27: 161 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918936
Common Names
- Micromeria danaensis
- Dana's Micromeria
- Micromeria
Description
Micromeria danaensis (also called 'Dana's Micromeria', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady forests. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Micromeria danaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micromeria danaensis has small, yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micromeria danaensis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Micromeria danaensis
Micromeria danaensis is native to India.
Species in the Micromeria genus
Micromeria acropolitana,
Micromeria albanica,
Micromeria angosturae,
Micromeria arganietorum,
Micromeria benthamii,
Micromeria benthamineolens,
Micromeria biflora,
Micromeria bourlieri,
Micromeria brivesii,
Micromeria browiczii,
Micromeria carpatha,
Micromeria chionistrae,
Micromeria conferta,
Micromeria confusa,
Micromeria cremnophila,
Micromeria cristata,
Micromeria croatica,
Micromeria cymuligera,
Micromeria debilis,
Micromeria douglasii,
Micromeria elliptica,
Micromeria ericifolia,
Micromeria filiformis,
Micromeria flagellaris,
Micromeria fontanesii,
Micromeria forbesii,
Micromeria glomerata,
Micromeria graeca,
Micromeria guichardii,
Micromeria hedgei,
Micromeria helianthemifolia,
Micromeria herpyllomorpha,
Micromeria hispida,
Micromeria hochreutineri,
Micromeria hybrida,
Micromeria hyssopifolia,
Micromeria imbricata,
Micromeria inodora,
Micromeria intermedia,
Micromeria juliana,
Micromeria kerneri,
Micromeria lachnophylla,
Micromeria lanata,
Micromeria lasiophylla,
Micromeria lepida,
Micromeria leucantha,
Micromeria macrosiphon,
Micromeria madagascariensis,
Micromeria marginata,
Micromeria meteorica,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,