Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 453 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377975
Common Names
- Mitrasacme alsinoides
- Alsinoides Mitrasacme
- Mitrasacme alsinoides Plant
Description
Mitrasacme alsinoides (also called Alsinoides Mitrasacme, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and leathery foliage. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mitrasacme alsinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mitrasacme alsinoides are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitrasacme alsinoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Mitrasacme alsinoides
Mitrasacme alsinoides can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Mitrasacme alsinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitrasacme alsinoides?
Mitrasacme alsinoides
What is the family of Mitrasacme alsinoides?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Mitrasacme alsinoides?
Alsinoides Nestflower
Species in the Mitrasacme genus
Mitrasacme troglodytica,
Mitrasacme subvolubilis,
Mitrasacme pilosa,
Mitrasacme prolifera,
Mitrasacme neldneri,
Mitrasacme paludosa,
Mitrasacme nudicaulis,
Mitrasacme polymorpha,
Mitrasacme oasena,
Mitrasacme patens,
Mitrasacme phascoides,
Mitrasacme nummularia,
Mitrasacme setosa,
Mitrasacme retroloba,
Mitrasacme saxatilis,
Mitrasacme scopata,
Mitrasacme scrithicola,
Mitrasacme serpyllifolia,
Mitrasacme neglecta,
Mitrasacme squamigera,
Mitrasacme stellata,
Mitrasacme secedens,
Mitrasacme epigaea,
Mitrasacme clarksonii,
Mitrasacme nidulifera,
Mitrasacme connata,
Mitrasacme ambigua,
Mitrasacme aggregata,
Mitrasacme alsinoides,
Mitrasacme erophila,
Mitrasacme bogoriensis,
Mitrasacme brachystemonea,
Mitrasacme albomarginata,
Mitrasacme elata,
Mitrasacme laricifolia,
Mitrasacme latiflora,
Mitrasacme laxiceps,
Mitrasacme kenneallyi,
Mitrasacme maritima,
Mitrasacme micrantha,
Mitrasacme multicaulis,
Mitrasacme gentianea,
Mitrasacme exserta,
Mitrasacme floribunda,
Mitrasacme foliosa,
Mitrasacme galbina,
Mitrasacme laevis,
Mitrasacme geniculosa,
Mitrasacme glaucescens,
Mitrasacme graminea,
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata,
Bonyunia antoniifolia,
Bonyunia aquatica,
Bonyunia minor,
Bonyunia superba,
Bonyunia venusta,
Bonyunia spectabilis,
Bonyunia excelsa,
Bonyunia magnifica,
Bonyunia nobilis,
Bonyunia pulchra,
Gardneria angustifolia,
Gardneria lanceolata,
Gardneria multiflora,
Gardneria nutans,
Gardneria ovata,
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,