Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sulcicaulis
ID:
1092181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 419 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091519

Common Names

  • Microtea sulcicaulis
  • Sulcicaulis Microtea
  • Microtea Sulcicaulis

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Description

Microtea sulcicaulis (also called Sulcate 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 sulcicaulis is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microtea sulcicaulis is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Microtea sulcicaulis

Microtea sulcicaulis is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found growing in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

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