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
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.
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,