Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miers) Barneby & Krukoff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 22(1): 80 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388788
Common Names
- Orthomene schomburgkii
- Schomburgkii Orthomene
- Orthomene
Synonyms
- Anomospermum hostmannii Miers [unknown]
- Anomospermum lucidum Miers [unknown]
- Anomospermum oblongatum Miers [unknown]
- Anomospermum schomburgkii Miers [unknown]
- Anomospermum schomburgkii lucidum Diels [unknown]
Description
Orthomene schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk's Orthomene, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a slender stem and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orthomene schomburgkii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Orthomene schomburgkii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthomene schomburgkii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, light soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. The plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart.
Where to Find Orthomene schomburgkii
Orthomene schomburgkii is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests and savannas.
Orthomene schomburgkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthomene schomburgkii?
Orthomene schomburgkii
What is the common name of Orthomene schomburgkii?
Schomburgk's orthomene
What is the natural habitat of Orthomene schomburgkii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States
Species in the Orthomene genus
Species in the Menispermaceae family
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Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
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Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
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