Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
preissii
ID:
472306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 88 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471638



Common Names

  • Mesomelaena preissii
  • Preiss's Mesomelaena
  • Preiss Mesomelaena


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Description

Mesomelaena preissii (also called 'Preiss's 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 preissii 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 preissii 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 preissii 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 preissii

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

Mesomelaena preissii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesomelaena preissii?

Mesomelaena preissii

What is the family of Mesomelaena preissii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Mesomelaena preissii?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311210-1: 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].