Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
graciliceps
ID:
472295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 186 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471627



Common Names

  • Mesomelaena graciliceps
  • Gracile-headed Mesomelaena
  • Gracileheaded Mesomelaena


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Description

Mesomelaena graciliceps (also called 'Graceful-headed Mesomelaena', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with small white flowers. It is found in grassland and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mesomelaena graciliceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mesomelaena graciliceps is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesomelaena graciliceps is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mesomelaena graciliceps

Mesomelaena graciliceps is native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist forests in Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea.

Mesomelaena graciliceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesomelaena graciliceps?

Mesomelaena graciliceps

What is the family of Mesomelaena graciliceps?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Mesomelaena graciliceps?

Grasslands

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909082-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].