Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
313613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 181 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312945



Common Names

  • Sphenodesme ferruginea
  • Rusty False Buttonweed
  • Rusty False-Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Sphenodesme microstylis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Sphenodesme orbicularis H.R.Fletcher [unknown]
  • Symphorema microstylis Bedd. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Brachynema ferruginea Griff. [unknown]

Description

Sphenodesme ferruginea (also called Ferruginous 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 ferruginea 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 ferruginea 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 ferruginea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Sphenodesme ferruginea

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

Sphenodesme ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme ferruginea?

Sphenodesme ferruginea

What is the common name of Sphenodesme ferruginea?

Ferruginea

What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme ferruginea?

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