Sphenodesme mekongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mekongensis
ID:
313622
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dop
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 61: 318 (1914 publ. 1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312954
Common Names
- Sphenodesme mekongensis
- Mekong False Buttonweed
- Mekong False-Buttonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sphenodesme mekongensis (also called Mekong 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 mekongensis 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 mekongensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sphenodesme mekongensis 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 mekongensis
Sphenodesme mekongensis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Sphenodesme mekongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme mekongensis?
Sphenodesme mekongensis
What is the common name of Sphenodesme mekongensis?
Mekongensis
What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme mekongensis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-194063: Based on the initial data import
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.