Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
monospermum
ID:
1416176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Pusalkar & S.K.Srivast.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 252: 83 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428641



Common Names

  • Schizotechium monospermum
  • Monospermum Schizotechium
  • Schizotechium


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Description

Schizotechium monospermum (also called One-Seeded Schizotechium, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schizotechium monospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizotechium monospermum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, which is surrounded by a single bract. The seed of Schizotechium monospermum is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings of Schizotechium monospermum are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizotechium monospermum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Schizotechium monospermum

Schizotechium monospermum is native to India and can be found in the tropical regions of South Asia.

Schizotechium monospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizotechium monospermum?

Schizotechium monospermum

What is the common name of Schizotechium monospermum?

One-seeded Schizotechium

What is the natural habitat of Schizotechium monospermum?

It is found in dry and rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Species in the Schizotechium genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
Sunil Kumar Srivastava (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Srivast.' in the authors string.
Prashant Keshav Pusalkar (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pusalkar' in the authors string.