Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S. Williams
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 35: 1. 1 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185292
Common Names
- Mielichhoferia lahulensis
- Lahulensis
- Lahulensis Mielichhoferia
Description
Mielichhoferia lahulensis (also called Lahul mielichhoferi, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in subtropical and tropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Mielichhoferia lahulensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in landscapes and as a border plant. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, which are small and white in color.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mielichhoferia lahulensis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mielichhoferia lahulensis is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas and western China. It is a low-growing plant with linear leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Mielichhoferia lahulensis
Mielichhoferia lahulensis can be found in the Lahul region of India.
Species in the Mielichhoferia genus
Mielichhoferia shevockii,
Mielichhoferia pilifera,
Mielichhoferia acuminata,
Mielichhoferia acutifolia,
Mielichhoferia argentifolia,
Mielichhoferia auriseta,
Mielichhoferia badhwarii,
Mielichhoferia borbonica,
Mielichhoferia brotheri,
Mielichhoferia bryocarpa,
Mielichhoferia canescens,
Mielichhoferia coarctata,
Mielichhoferia demissa,
Mielichhoferia diplodonta,
Mielichhoferia elgonensis,
Mielichhoferia elongata,
Mielichhoferia grammocarpa,
Mielichhoferia gymna,
Mielichhoferia herzogii,
Mielichhoferia humipetens,
Mielichhoferia hymenostomoides,
Mielichhoferia immersidens,
Mielichhoferia lahulensis,
Mielichhoferia leptoclada,
Mielichhoferia linderi,
Mielichhoferia lonchocarpa,
Mielichhoferia longiseta,
Mielichhoferia lorentziana,
Mielichhoferia macrodonta,
Mielichhoferia manca,
Mielichhoferia megalocarpum,
Mielichhoferia micropoma,
Mielichhoferia mielichhoferiana,
Mielichhoferia ochracea,
Mielichhoferia ovalis,
Mielichhoferia pampae,
Mielichhoferia patagonica,
Mielichhoferia macrophylla,
Mielichhoferia antisanensis,
Mielichhoferia plumosa,
Mielichhoferia punctulata,
Mielichhoferia robusta,
Mielichhoferia sanguinolenta,
Mielichhoferia schmidii,
Mielichhoferia secundifolia,
Mielichhoferia seriola,
Mielichhoferia serrae,
Mielichhoferia serridens,
Mielichhoferia sinensis,
Mielichhoferia speluncae,
Species in the Mniaceae family
Mniobryum brevisetum,
Mniobryum linderi,
Mniobryum pergracile,
Mniobryum perlaxum,
Mniobryum rubrum,
Mniobryum ruwenzorense,
Mniobryum sparsifolium,
Mniobryum tortifolium,
Webera denticostata,
Webera striatidens,
Webera taylorii,
Webera synoica,
Cinclidium arcticum,
Cinclidium latifolium,
Cinclidium minutifolium,
Cinclidium stygium,
Cinclidium subrotundum,
Cinclidium alaskanum,
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum,
Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides,
Epipterygium brasiliense,
Epipterygium convalleum,
Epipterygium immarginatum,
Epipterygium mandonii,
Epipterygium mexicanum,
Epipterygium puiggarii,
Epipterygium rigidum,
Epipterygium tozeri,
Epipterygium wrightii,
Epipterygium koelzii,
Epipterygium vanuatuicum,
Epipterygium opararense,
Epipterygium nagasakense,
Epipterygium orbifolium,
Epipterygium atlanticum,
Epipterygium biauritum,
Epipterygium oreophilum,
Epipterygium yunnanense,
Leucolepis acanthoneura,
Mielichhoferia shevockii,
Mielichhoferia pilifera,
Mielichhoferia acuminata,
Mielichhoferia acutifolia,
Mielichhoferia argentifolia,
Mielichhoferia auriseta,
Mielichhoferia badhwarii,
Mielichhoferia borbonica,
Mielichhoferia brotheri,
Mielichhoferia bryocarpa,
Mielichhoferia canescens,