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
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.
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.
Species in the Microtea genus
Species in the Microteaceae family