Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
urticodes
ID:
242942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 527 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242274



Common Names

  • Mesosphaerum urticodes
  • Nettle-leaved Mesosphaerum
  • Nettle Mesosphaerum


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Synonyms

  • Hyptis lilacina Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Hyptis lilacina epimallota Briq. [unknown]
  • Hyptis urticoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum lilacinum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mesosphaerum urticodes (also called Common Hedge-parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has a hairy stem with small white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is often found in grassland, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosphaerum urticodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, star-shaped, with 5 petals, in umbels of 2-6 flowers. Seed: small, brown, globose. Seedlings: cotyledons ovate, petioles short, leaves ovate-lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesosphaerum urticodes is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Mesosphaerum urticodes

Mesosphaerum urticodes is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Mesosphaerum urticodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosphaerum urticodes?

Mesosphaerum urticodes

What is the common name of Mesosphaerum urticodes?

Urticodes

What type of plant is Mesosphaerum urticodes?

Herb

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158318-2: Based on the initial data import