Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 40: 76 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312944
Common Names
- Sphenodesme eryciboides
- Erycibe False Buttonweed
- Erycibe False-Buttonweed
Synonyms
- Sphenodesme grossa Kurz [unknown]
- Symphorema grossum Kurz [unknown]
Description
Sphenodesme eryciboides (also called Eryciboides 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 eryciboides 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 eryciboides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphenodesme eryciboides 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 eryciboides
Sphenodesme eryciboides is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Sphenodesme eryciboides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme eryciboides?
Sphenodesme eryciboides
What is the common name of Sphenodesme eryciboides?
Eryciboides
What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme eryciboides?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Sphenodesme genus
Sphenodesme amethystina,
Sphenodesme eryciboides,
Sphenodesme ferruginea,
Sphenodesme floribunda,
Sphenodesme griffithiana,
Sphenodesme involucrata,
Sphenodesme mekongensis,
Sphenodesme mollis,
Sphenodesme pentandra,
Sphenodesme pierrei,
Sphenodesme racemosa,
Sphenodesme sarawakensis,
Sphenodesme stellata,
Sphenodesme thorelii,
Sphenodesme triflora,
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,