Microtea glochidiata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glochidiata
ID:
1092179
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 18 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091517
Common Names
- Microtea glochidiata
- Glochidiata Microtea
- Microtea Glochidiata
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Microtea glochidiata (also called Glochidiate Microtea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Microtea glochidiata is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microtea glochidiata is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Microtea glochidiata is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found growing in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Species in the Microtea genus
Species in the Microteaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24800013: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.