Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moq.) Volkens
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(1a): 89 1893
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280113
Description
Halanthium gamocarpum (also called Marsh St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Halanthium gamocarpum is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for green manure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halanthium gamocarpum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halanthium gamocarpum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Halanthium gamocarpum
Halanthium gamocarpum can be found in the dry regions of the Middle East.
Halanthium gamocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halanthium gamocarpum?
Halanthium gamocarpum
What is the common name of Halanthium gamocarpum?
Gamocarpous Halanthium
Where is Halanthium gamocarpum native to?
South America
Species in the Halanthium genus
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,