Status:
valid
Authors:
Cherm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 69: 723 (1922 publ. 1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362673
Common Names
- Brevifolia Costularia
- Brevifolia's Costularia
- Brevifolia Costularia
Description
Costularia brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Costularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in moist soils in meadows, along streams, and in wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Costularia brevifolia is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costularia brevifolia is yellow-greenish with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Costularia brevifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings are not always true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Costularia brevifolia
Costularia brevifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria.
Costularia brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costularia brevifolia?
Costularia brevifolia
What are the common names of Costularia brevifolia?
Short-leaved Costularia
What are the uses of Costularia brevifolia?
It is used as a forage crop for livestock, and as a soil-improving crop
Species in the Costularia genus
Costularia brevifolia,
Costularia humbertii,
Costularia laxa,
Costularia leucocarpa,
Costularia melicoides,
Costularia melleri,
Costularia microcarpa,
Costularia natalensis,
Costularia pantopoda,
Costularia purpurea,
Costularia pilisepla,
Costularia xipholepis,
Costularia melleri,
Costularia itremoensis,
Costularia robusta,
Costularia cadetii,
Costularia andringitrensis,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303582-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].