Mitreola sphaerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocarpa
ID:
378600
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Leenh.) Leenh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 74(23): 25 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377932
Common Names
- Mitreola sphaerocarpa
- Spherical-fruited Mitreola
- Spherical-fruited Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitreola sphaerocarpa (also called Round-fruited Water-starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Australia, and is found in shallow water bodies such as swamps, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Mitreola sphaerocarpa 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 sphaerocarpa is a small, white, star-shaped head. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular nut. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mitreola sphaerocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Mitreola sphaerocarpa
Mitreola sphaerocarpa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
Mitreola sphaerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitreola sphaerocarpa?
Mitreola sphaerocarpa
What is the common name of Mitreola sphaerocarpa?
Spherical-fruited Mitreola
What is the habitat of Mitreola sphaerocarpa?
It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides
Species in the Mitreola genus
Mitreola macrophylla, Mitreola petiolata, Mitreola pingtaoi, Mitreola purpureonervia, Mitreola sphaerocarpa, Mitreola spathulifolia, Mitreola yangchunensis, Mitreola sessilifolia, Mitreola turgida, Mitreola pedicellata, Mitreola petiolatoides, Mitreola reticulata, Mitreola crystallina, Mitreola bullata, Mitreola lincangensis, Mitreola liui,
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
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546726-1: Based on the initial data import