Description
Stemodia chodati (also called Chodat's Stemodia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, oval leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stemodia chodati is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemodia chodati is white to pale pink in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.