Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
313615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun & F.C.How

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 7: 79 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312947



Common Names

  • Sphenodesme floribunda
  • Many-flowered False Buttonweed
  • Many-flowered False-Buttonweed


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Description

Sphenodesme floribunda (also called Floribund 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 floribunda 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 floribunda 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 floribunda 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 floribunda

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

Sphenodesme floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme floribunda?

Sphenodesme floribunda

What is the common name of Sphenodesme floribunda?

Floribunda

What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme floribunda?

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-194056: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.