Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 66: 28 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242340
Common Names
- Metastachydium sagittatum
- Arrow-leaved Metastachydium
- Arrow Metastachydium
Synonyms
- Metastachys sagittata (Regel) Knorring [unknown]
- Phlomis sagittata Regel [unknown]
- Ballota sagittata Regel [unknown]
Description
Metastachydium sagittatum (also called Arrow-leaved Metastachydium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Metastachydium sagittatum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metastachydium sagittatum has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedpods. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metastachydium sagittatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Metastachydium sagittatum
Metastachydium sagittatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Asia.
Metastachydium sagittatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metastachydium sagittatum?
Metastachydium sagittatum
What type of plant is Metastachydium sagittatum?
Metastachydium sagittatum is a perennial herb
What is the habitat of Metastachydium sagittatum?
Metastachydium sagittatum is found in moist woods, meadows, and streambanks
Species in the Metastachydium genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
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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
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.