Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
spathulifolia
ID:
378621

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang & L.S.Zhou

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 3(3): 33 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377953



Common Names

  • Mitreola spathulifolia
  • Spathulifolia Mitreola
  • Spathulifolia Mitreola Plant


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Description

Mitreola spathulifolia (also called Spathulate Mitreola, 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

Mitreola spathulifolia 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 Mitreola spathulifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitreola spathulifolia 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 Mitreola spathulifolia

Mitreola spathulifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Mitreola spathulifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitreola spathulifolia?

Mitreola spathulifolia

What is the common name of Mitreola spathulifolia?

Spatula-leaved Mitreola

What is the habitat of Mitreola spathulifolia?

It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides

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

Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Li Shuang Zhou (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Zhou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985691-1: Based on the initial data import