Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
picardae
ID:
1103889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 248 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103227

Common Names

  • Metastelma picardae
  • Picardae Metastelma
  • Picard's Metastelma

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Uses & Benefits

Metastelma picardae is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metastelma picardae is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma picardae is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA Zones 8-10 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Metastelma picardae

Metastelma picardae is native to India and can be found in areas of the Western Ghats.

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,