Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2: 348 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327924
Common Names
- Micranthum Trichostema
- Small-Flowered Bluecurls
- Small-Flowered Wild Petunia
Description
Trichostema micranthum (also called 'Small-flowered Trichostema', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, as well as in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichostema micranthum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trichostema micranthum are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichostema micranthum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Trichostema micranthum
Trichostema micranthum can be found in the southwestern United States.
Trichostema micranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichostema micranthum?
Trichostema micranthum
What is the family of Trichostema micranthum?
Lamiaceae
What is the habitat of Trichostema micranthum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Trichostema genus
Trichostema arizonicum,
Trichostema austromontanum,
Trichostema brachiatum,
Trichostema dichotomum,
Trichostema lanatum,
Trichostema lanceolatum,
Trichostema laxum,
Trichostema mexicanum,
Trichostema micranthum,
Trichostema oblongum,
Trichostema ovatum,
Trichostema parishii,
Trichostema purpusii,
Trichostema rubisepalum,
Trichostema setaceum,
Trichostema simulatum,
Trichostema suffrutescens,
Trichostema ruygtii,
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,