Status:
valid
Authors:
Corb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 10 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172988
Common Names
- Gigaspermum mouretii
- Mouretii Gigaspermum
- Gigaspermum Mouretii
Uses & Benefits
Gigaspermum mouretii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gigaspermum mouretii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gigaspermum mouretii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Gigaspermum mouretii
Gigaspermum mouretii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, and in North Africa.
Species in the Gigaspermum genus
Species in the Gigaspermaceae family