Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Körn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 575 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471552
Common Names
- Mesanthemum pubescens
- Hairy Mesanthemum
- Downy Mesanthemum
Description
Mesanthemum pubescens (also called 'Hairy Mesanthemum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has hairy stems and leaves, and small white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Mesanthemum pubescens 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
The flower of Mesanthemum pubescens is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mesanthemum pubescens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootball in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Mesanthemum pubescens
Mesanthemum pubescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Mesanthemum pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesanthemum pubescens?
Mesanthemum pubescens
What is the family of Mesanthemum pubescens?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Mesanthemum pubescens?
Grasslands
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,