Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
385615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss. & Durieu ex Bonnet & Barratte) Brummitt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 680 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384947

Common Names

  • Ogastemma Pusillum
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush Plant

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Synonyms

  • Megastoma pusillum Coss. & Durieu ex Bonnet & Barratte [unknown]
  • Eritrichium sventenii Sunding [unknown]

Description

Ogastemma pusillum (also called Small Ogastemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, dry forests, and disturbed areas, and is often found in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ogastemma pusillum is used as an ornamental plant, for culinary purposes, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ogastemma pusillum is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ogastemma pusillum is a perennial and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Ogastemma pusillum

Ogastemma pusillum is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Ogastemma pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ogastemma pusillum?

Ogastemma pusillum

What is the common name of Ogastemma pusillum?

Dwarf Ogastemma

What is the natural habitat of Ogastemma pusillum?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

Species in the Ogastemma genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2390465: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
Edmond Bonnet (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonnet' in the authors string.
Gustave Barratte (1857-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barratte' in the authors string.
Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.