Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mauritianum
ID:
62045

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 110 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061374

Common Names

  • Mauritius Adenostemma
  • Mauritian Adenostemma
  • Adenostemma

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Synonyms

  • Lavenia erecta Blume [unknown]
  • Lavenia erecta Sw. [unknown]
  • Adenostemma viscosum reticulatum (DC.) DC. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Adenostemma mauritianum (also called Mauritian Adenostemma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mauritius. It has an upright, rounded growth habit with light green foliage and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.

Uses & Benefits

Adenostemma mauritianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenostemma mauritianum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenostemma mauritianum is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Adenostemma mauritianum

Adenostemma mauritianum is native to Mauritius and can be found in moist and shady areas.

Adenostemma mauritianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenostemma mauritianum?

Adenostemma mauritianum

What is the common name of Adenostemma mauritianum?

Mauritian Adenostemma

What is the natural habitat of Adenostemma mauritianum?

It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Ocean.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References