Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
meifolius
ID:
410302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 94 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409634



Common Names

  • Thecocarpus meifolius
  • Meifolius Thecocarpus
  • Meifolius Bunchflower


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Description

Thecocarpus meifolius (also called 'Meifolius Thecocarpus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has a single stem that is covered in small hairs, and the leaves are linear and lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thecocarpus meifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thecocarpus meifolius has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown in colour. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thecocarpus meifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost hardy.

Where to Find Thecocarpus meifolius

Thecocarpus meifolius is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Thecocarpus meifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thecocarpus meifolius?

Thecocarpus meifolius

What is the common name of Thecocarpus meifolius?

Meifolius Thecocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Thecocarpus meifolius?

It is found in dry, rocky places

Species in the Thecocarpus genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,