Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) Hutch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Man. Pl. Transvaal 1: 46 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443832
Common Names
- Limeum sulcatum
- Sulcate limeum
- Limeum
Synonyms
- Acanthocarpea sulcata Klotzsch [unknown]
- Limeum sulcatum sulcatum [unknown]
Description
Limeum sulcatum (also called Sulcate Limeum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can grow up to 3 meters tall and has small white flowers. Its native habitat is in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Limeum sulcatum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Limeum sulcatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Limeum sulcatum is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Limeum sulcatum
Limeum sulcatum can be found in the Mediterranean.
Limeum sulcatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limeum sulcatum?
Limeum sulcatum
What type of plant is Limeum sulcatum?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Limeum sulcatum grow?
East Africa
Species in the Limeum genus
Limeum fenestratum,
Limeum argutecarinatum,
Limeum myosotis,
Limeum sulcatum,
Limeum viscosum,
Limeum pauciflorum,
Limeum pterocarpum,
Limeum diffusum,
Limeum obovatum,
Limeum fruticosum,
Limeum africanum,
Limeum arenicolum,
Limeum aethiopicum,
Limeum deserticolum,
Limeum dinteri,
Limeum humifusum,
Limeum rhombifolium,
Limeum subnudum,
Limeum telephioides,
Limeum praetermissum,
Species in the Limeaceae family
Limeum fenestratum,
Limeum argutecarinatum,
Limeum myosotis,
Limeum sulcatum,
Limeum viscosum,
Limeum pauciflorum,
Limeum pterocarpum,
Limeum diffusum,
Limeum obovatum,
Limeum fruticosum,
Limeum africanum,
Limeum arenicolum,
Limeum aethiopicum,
Limeum deserticolum,
Limeum dinteri,
Limeum humifusum,
Limeum rhombifolium,
Limeum subnudum,
Limeum telephioides,
Limeum praetermissum,