Mitrasacme setosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setosa
ID:
378607
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
ksu
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 15: 335 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377939
Common Names
- Mitrasacme setosa
- Hairy Mitrasacme
- Hairy Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitrasacme setosa (also called Prickly Mitrasacme, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and spiny foliage. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mitrasacme setosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mitrasacme setosa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.
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Mitrasacme setosa is a small, perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Once established, Mitrasacme setosa requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Mitrasacme setosa
Mitrasacme setosa is native to Australia, and can be found in wetter areas of the continent.
Mitrasacme setosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitrasacme setosa?
Mitrasacme setosa
What is the common name of Mitrasacme setosa?
Hairy Mitrasacme
What is the habitat of Mitrasacme setosa?
It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides
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,
References
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546697-1: Based on the initial data import