Mesanthemum auratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auratum
ID:
472152
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lecomte
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 599 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471484
Common Names
- Auratum Mesanthemum
- Auratum Mesanthemum Plant
- Auratum Mesanthemum Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesanthemum auratum (also called Golden Mesanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It typically grows to a height of 20-50 cm and has lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mesanthemum auratum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesanthemum auratum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllopodium phyllopodioides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Mesanthemum auratum
Mesanthemum auratum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Mesanthemum auratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllopodium phyllopodioides?
Phyllopodium phyllopodioides
What are the common names of Phyllopodium phyllopodioides?
Phyllopodium, Phyllopodium Tree
What is the natural habitat of Phyllopodium phyllopodioides?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Mesanthemum genus
Mesanthemum africanum, Mesanthemum albidum, Mesanthemum angustitepalum, Mesanthemum auratum, Mesanthemum bennae, Mesanthemum cupricola, Mesanthemum glabrum, Mesanthemum jaegeri, Mesanthemum pilosum, Mesanthemum prescottianum, Mesanthemum pubescens, Mesanthemum radicans, Mesanthemum reductum, Mesanthemum tuberosum, Mesanthemum variabile, Mesanthemum alenicola,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,
References
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335963-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.