Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
myrtifolium
ID:
920471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(1): 65, in obs. 1860 [30 Jul 1860]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919806

Common Names

  • Myrtifolium Condylocarpon
  • Condylocarpon myrtifolium
  • Condylocarpon myrtifolium

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Description

Condylocarpon myrtifolium (also called Myrtle-leaved Carpetweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Condylocarpon myrtifolium is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Condylocarpon myrtifolium has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Condylocarpon myrtifolium is a terrestrial plant native to the tropical forests of Africa. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Condylocarpon myrtifolium

Condylocarpon myrtifolium is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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