Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pseudoglaucum
ID:
1321239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Epling) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 32 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333693



Common Names

  • Pseudoglaucum Mesosphaerum
  • Mesosphaerum Pseudoglaucum
  • Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum


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Description

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum (also called 'False Glaucous Mesosphaerum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows up to 1 m tall and is usually found in open forests, meadows, and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to ovate, and measure up to 4 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a unique foliage that is often used to decorate homes and offices. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, round, flattened fruits containing several seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are lanceolate with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum?

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum

What type of plant is Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum?

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family.

Where is Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum found?

Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum is found in India.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.