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                        Common Names
                        
                        - Mozambique Sphaeranthus
- African Sphaeranthus
- Mozambique Buttonweed
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis (also called Mozambique Sphaeranthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Mozambique and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis is a perennial plant that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the divisions should be taken in the spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis
                        
                            Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis is native to Mozambique. It can be found in open, dry areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis?
Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis
What is the common name of Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis?
Mozambique Sphaeranthus
What type of plant is Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis?
Annual herb
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Sphaeranthus genus
                        
                            Sphaeranthus talbotii, 
Sphaeranthus cristatus, 
Sphaeranthus salinarum, 
Sphaeranthus angolensis, 
Sphaeranthus fischeri, 
Sphaeranthus gallensis, 
Sphaeranthus wattii, 
Sphaeranthus suaveolens, 
Sphaeranthus flexuosus, 
Sphaeranthus indicus, 
Sphaeranthus epigaeus, 
Sphaeranthus kirkii, 
Sphaeranthus neglectus, 
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides, 
Sphaeranthus chandleri, 
Sphaeranthus gazaensis, 
Sphaeranthus cotuloides, 
Sphaeranthus africanus, 
Sphaeranthus samburuensis, 
Sphaeranthus zavattarii, 
Sphaeranthus confertifolius, 
Sphaeranthus steetzii, 
Sphaeranthus stuhlmannii, 
Sphaeranthus peguensis, 
Sphaeranthus senegalensis, 
Sphaeranthus ukambensis, 
Sphaeranthus spathulatus, 
Sphaeranthus mimetes, 
Sphaeranthus foliosus, 
Sphaeranthus peduncularis, 
Sphaeranthus oppositifolius, 
Sphaeranthus angustifolius, 
Sphaeranthus similis, 
Sphaeranthus flexuosus, 
Sphaeranthus bullatus, 
Sphaeranthus greenwayi, 
Sphaeranthus ramosus, 
Sphaeranthus randii, 
Sphaeranthus strobiliferus, 
Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
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,