Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
berroi
ID:
1252241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchesi

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Comun. Bot. Mus. Hist. Nat. Montevideo 4(60): 1 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251579



Common Names

  • Mecardonia berroi
  • Berro's Mecardonia
  • Berro's Mecardonia


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Description

Mecardonia berroi (also called Berro's Mecardonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mecardonia berroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mecardonia berroi has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mecardonia berroi can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination should occur within a few weeks.

Where to Find Mecardonia berroi

Mecardonia berroi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Mecardonia berroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mecardonia berroi?

Mecardonia berroi

What is the common name of Mecardonia berroi?

Berro's Mecardonia

What is the natural habitat of Mecardonia berroi?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Eduardo Marchesi (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchesi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155652-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].