Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
mollis
ID:
313624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 154 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312956



Common Names

  • Sphenodesme mollis
  • Soft False Buttonweed
  • Soft False-Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Sphenodesme annamitica Dop [unknown]
  • Sphenodesme smitinandii Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Sphenodesme mollis (also called Mollis False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has small white flowers with 4 petals and grows in sandy soils. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphenodesme mollis 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 mollis 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 mollis 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 mollis

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

Sphenodesme mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme mollis?

Sphenodesme mollis

What is the common name of Sphenodesme mollis?

Mollis

What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme mollis?

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