Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(1a): 108 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631210
Common Names
- Cyathula Orthacantha
- Orthacantha Cyathula
- Orthacantha Burrweed
Synonyms
- Cyathula kilimandscharica Suess. & Beyerle [unknown]
- Cyathula orthacanthoides Suess. [unknown]
- Pupalia orthacantha Hochst. ex Asch. [unknown]
Description
Cyathula orthacantha (also called Cyathula prostrata var. orthacantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a taproot and is covered with short hairs. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in open grasslands, wastelands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathula orthacantha is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathula orthacantha is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathula orthacantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in the spring. The rhizomes should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cyathula orthacantha
Cyathula orthacantha is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Cyathula orthacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathula orthacantha?
Cyathula orthacantha
What type of plant is Cyathula orthacantha?
It is an aquatic plant
What is the natural habitat of Cyathula orthacantha?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Cyathula genus
Cyathula achyranthoides,
Cyathula biflora,
Cyathula braunii,
Cyathula capitata,
Cyathula ceylanica,
Cyathula coriacea,
Cyathula cylindrica,
Cyathula divulsa,
Cyathula erinacea,
Cyathula fernando-poensis,
Cyathula humbertiana,
Cyathula lanceolata,
Cyathula madagascaricuais,
Cyathula mollis,
Cyathula natalensis,
Cyathula obtusifolia,
Cyathula officinalis,
Cyathula orthacantha,
Cyathula perrieriana,
Cyathula pobeguinii,
Cyathula polycephala,
Cyathula prostrata,
Cyathula semirosulata,
Cyathula sphaerocephala,
Cyathula tomentosa,
Cyathula triuncinata,
Cyathula triuncinella,
Cyathula uncinulata,
Cyathula madagascariensis,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,