Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
amethystina
ID:
313607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Toulouse 64: 573 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312939



Common Names

  • Sphenodesme amethystina
  • Amethyst False Buttonweed
  • Amethyst False-Buttonweed


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Description

Sphenodesme amethystina (also called Amethyst Sphenodesme, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 0.3 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphenodesme amethystina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive problems, such as indigestion and constipation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphenodesme amethystina has small white flowers, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphenodesme amethystina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sphenodesme amethystina

Sphenodesme amethystina is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Sphenodesme amethystina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme amethystina?

Sphenodesme amethystina

What is the common name of Sphenodesme amethystina?

Amethystina

What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme amethystina?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-194048: Based on the initial data import
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.