Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunze ex Willk.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 22: 253 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090280
Common Names
- Hymenostemma pseudanthemis
- False-Flax
- False-Anthemis
Synonyms
- Prolongoa pseudanthemis Kunze [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum pseudanthemis Cout. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum carnosum Pers. [unknown]
- Leucanthemum murcicum J.Gay ex Willk. [unknown]
- Hymenostemma paludosum Willk. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum setabense Dufour ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Hymenostemma pseudanthemis (also called False Hymenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenostemma pseudanthemis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenostemma pseudanthemis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenostemma pseudanthemis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Hymenostemma pseudanthemis requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Hymenostemma pseudanthemis
Hymenostemma pseudanthemis is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Hymenostemma pseudanthemis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostemma pseudanthemis?
Hymenostemma pseudanthemis
What is the family of Hymenostemma pseudanthemis?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Hymenostemma pseudanthemis?
False Anthemis
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Abrotanella pusilla,
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Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,