Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
variabile
ID:
472256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kimp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 39: 157 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471588



Common Names

  • Mesanthemum variabile
  • Variable Mesanthemum
  • Changeable Mesanthemum


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Description

Mesanthemum variabile (also called 'Variable Mesanthemum', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mesanthemum variabile 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 Mesanthemum variabile 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

Mesanthemum variabile 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 Mesanthemum variabile

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

Mesanthemum variabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesanthemum variabile?

Mesanthemum variabile

What is the common name of Mesanthemum variabile?

Variable mesanthemum

What is the natural habitat of Mesanthemum variabile?

Tropical rainforests

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:979591-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.