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
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.
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
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Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
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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,