Mesanthemum bennae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bennae
ID:
472156
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 94: 145 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471488
Common Names
- Mesanthemum bennae
- Bennae Mesanthemum
- Bennae's Mesanthemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesanthemum bennae (also called Benn's Mesanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It typically grows to a height of 15-30 cm and has lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mesanthemum bennae 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 bennae 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 rangei 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 bennae
Mesanthemum bennae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Mesanthemum bennae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesanthemum bennae?
Mesanthemum bennae
What is the common name of Mesanthemum bennae?
Benn's lousewort
What is the natural habitat of Mesanthemum bennae?
Mountain meadows, open woods, and alpine tundra
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
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335964-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.