Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
triflora
ID:
313642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. : t. 1478 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312974



Common Names

  • Sphenodesme triflora
  • Three-flowered False Buttonweed
  • Three-flowered False-Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Sphenodesme clemensiorum Moldenke [unknown]
  • Sphenodesme triflora clemensorum (Moldenke) Moldenke [unknown]
  • Sphenodesme triflora montana Munir [unknown]
  • Sphenodesme triflora riparia Munir [unknown]

Description

Sphenodesme triflora (also called Triflora 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 triflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphenodesme triflora 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 triflora 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 triflora

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

Sphenodesme triflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme triflora?

Sphenodesme triflora

What is the common name of Sphenodesme triflora?

Triflora

What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme triflora?

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-194082: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.