Status:
valid
Authors:
(L'Hér.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 32 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429188
Common Names
- Mesosphaerum
- Mesosphaerum sidifolium
- M. sidifolium
Uses & Benefits
Mesosphaerum sidifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesosphaerum sidifolium has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mesosphaerum sidifolium is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Mesosphaerum sidifolium
Mesosphaerum sidifolium is native to South America and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.
Mesosphaerum sidifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesosphaerum sidifolium?
Mesosphaerum sidifolium
What is the common name of Mesosphaerum sidifolium?
Sidifolium Mesosphaerum
What type of plant is Mesosphaerum sidifolium?
Mesosphaerum sidifolium is a shrub
Species in the Mesosphaerum genus
Mesosphaerum diversifolium,
Mesosphaerum eriocephalum,
Mesosphaerum melissoides,
Mesosphaerum oblongifolium,
Mesosphaerum obtusatum,
Mesosphaerum pectinatum,
Mesosphaerum pilosum,
Mesosphaerum purdiei,
Mesosphaerum suaveolens,
Mesosphaerum urticodes,
Mesosphaerum irwinii,
Mesosphaerum diffusum,
Mesosphaerum gymnocaulon,
Mesosphaerum lachnosphaerium,
Mesosphaerum perbullatum,
Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum,
Mesosphaerum septentrionale,
Mesosphaerum chacapoyense,
Mesosphaerum sidifolium,
Mesosphaerum argutifolium,
Mesosphaerum asperifolium,
Mesosphaerum collinum,
Mesosphaerum marrubiifolium,
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,