Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
452023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 1065 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451355



Common Names

  • Mecardonia procumbens
  • Procumbent Mecardonia
  • Creeping Mecardonia


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Synonyms

  • Monniera chamaedryoides peduncularis (Benth.) Mohr [unknown]
  • Monniera montevidensis (Spreng.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Monniera procumbens (Mill.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mecardonia procumbens (also called Trailing Mecardonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Mecardonia procumbens has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as well as for treating digestive and respiratory ailments. It has also been used as a food source and for making herbal teas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mecardonia procumbens var. caespitosa (Cham.) V.C.Souza
Mecardonia procumbens var. herniarioides (Cham.) V.C.Souza
Mecardonia procumbens var. tenella (Cham. & Schltdl.) V.C.Souza
Mecardonia procumbens var. procumbens
Mecardonia procumbens var. flagellaris (Cham. & Schltdl.) V.C.Souza

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mecardonia procumbens is a yellow, five-lobed corolla, with a calyx of five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mecardonia procumbens is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it may take two to three years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Mecardonia procumbens

Mecardonia procumbens is found in the Mediterranean region.

Mecardonia procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mecardonia procumbens?

Mecardonia procumbens

What is the common name of Mecardonia procumbens?

Procumbent Mecardonia

What is the natural habitat of Mecardonia procumbens?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and open woods

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155661-2: 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].