Status:
valid
Authors:
W.D.Stevens
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 625 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275777
Common Names
- Metastelma thalamosiphon
- Thalamosiphon Metastelma
- Thalamosiphon-stem Metastelma
Description
Metastelma thalamosiphon (also called Thalamosiphon metastelma, among many other common names) is an herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Metastelma thalamosiphon is a species of plant used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metastelma thalamosiphon has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metastelma thalamosiphon is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Metastelma thalamosiphon
Metastelma thalamosiphon can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
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,