Catostemma digitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
digitata
ID:
591667
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.D.Sheph. & W.S.Alverson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 587 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590999
Common Names
- Catostemma digitata
- Digitate Catostemma
- Digitate Catostemma Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catostemma digitata (also called Digitate Catostemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a woody base and is native to South America, where it is found in dry grasslands and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Catostemma digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catostemma digitata is white with yellow anthers, and has a funnel-shaped corolla. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catostemma digitata is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Catostemma digitata
Catostemma digitata is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Catostemma digitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catostemma digitata?
Catostemma digitata
What is the common name of Catostemma digitata?
Finger-leaf Catostemma
What is the distribution range of Catostemma digitata?
Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
Species in the Catostemma genus
Catostemma albuquerquei, Catostemma altsonii, Catostemma cavalcantei, Catostemma commune, Catostemma digitata, Catostemma durifolius, Catostemma ebracteolatum, Catostemma fragrans, Catostemma grazielae, Catostemma hirsutulum, Catostemma lemense, Catostemma marahuacense, Catostemma milanezii, Catostemma sancarlosianum, Catostemma sclerophyllum,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2705829: Based on the initial data import
William Surprison Alverson (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.S.Alverson' in the authors string.
J.D. Shepherd: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Sheph.' in the authors string.