Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
sidifolium
ID:
1416723

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


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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.

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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 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

IPNI record: 77121103-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429379
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' 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.