Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
savoryanum
ID:
894684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rehder & E.H.Wilson) H.E.Moore & Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 465 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894019

Common Names

  • Clinostigma savoryanum
  • Savoryanum Palm
  • Palm Clinostigma

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Description

Clinostigma savoryanum (also called Savory's wild basil, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clinostigma savoryanum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinostigma savoryanum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinostigma savoryanum is a shrub native to Madagascar. It is best grown in well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Clinostigma savoryanum

Clinostigma savoryanum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Arecaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43744: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.