Mesanthemum cupricola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cupricola
ID:
472167
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kimp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 39: 151 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471499
Common Names
- Cupricola Mesanthemum
- Cupricola Mesanthemum Plant
- Cupricola Mesanthemum Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesanthemum cupricola (also called Copper 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 cupricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesanthemum cupricola 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
Mesanthemum cupricola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Mesanthemum cupricola
Mesanthemum cupricola can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Mesanthemum cupricola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesanthemum cupricola?
Mesanthemum cupricola
What is the family of Mesanthemum cupricola?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Mesanthemum cupricola?
Cupricola Mesanthemum
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
Victor Kimpouni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979588-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.