Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
hookerianum
ID:
1411708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) ined.

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:
ined.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424173

Common Names

  • Metastelma hookerianum
  • Metastelma Hookerianum
  • Metastelma Hookerianum Plant

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Description

Metastelma hookerianum (also called Hooker's metastelma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small, yellowish-green flowers. It can be found in meadows, grasslands and forest margins, typically at high altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma hookerianum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metastelma hookerianum has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma hookerianum is an evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Metastelma hookerianum

Metastelma hookerianum can be found in the Himalayas, India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Metastelma hookerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metastelma hookerianum?

Metastelma hookerianum

What is the family of Metastelma hookerianum?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Metastelma hookerianum?

Hooker's Metastelma

Species in the Metastelma genus

Metastelma sepium, Metastelma albiflorum, Metastelma schlechtendalii, Metastelma warmingii, Metastelma uncinatum, Metastelma broadwayi, Metastelma mirifolium, Metastelma burchellii, Metastelma arizonicum, Metastelma astephanoides, Metastelma miserum, Metastelma paraquense, Metastelma parviflorum, Metastelma myrtifolium, Metastelma lineare, Metastelma martinicense, Metastelma exasperatum, Metastelma cubense, Metastelma ekmanii, Metastelma dorrii, Metastelma hirtellum, Metastelma huberi, Metastelma giuliettianum, Metastelma grandiflorum, Metastelma hamatum, Metastelma harleyi, Metastelma chiapense, Metastelma chimantense, Metastelma cordatifolium, Metastelma atrovirens, Metastelma ditassoides, Metastelma fiebrigii, Metastelma gracile, Metastelma mathewsii, Metastelma northropiae, Metastelma pedunculare, Metastelma purpurascens, Metastelma sepicola, Metastelma bahamense, Metastelma barbigerum, Metastelma blodgetti, Metastelma brachystephanum, Metastelma californicum, Metastelma linearifolium, Metastelma palmeri, Metastelma penicillatum, Metastelma latifolium, Metastelma pringlei, Metastelma schaffneri, Metastelma aemulans,

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,

References

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.