Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
perrieri
ID:
313603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 527 (1938 publ. 1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312935

Common Names

  • Sphaerostylis perrieri
  • Perrier's False Buttonweed
  • Perrier's False-Buttonweed

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Description

Sphaerostylis perrieri (also called Perrier's Sphaerostylis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 0.3 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerostylis perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive problems, such as indigestion and constipation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerostylis perrieri has small white flowers, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerostylis perrieri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sphaerostylis perrieri

Sphaerostylis perrieri is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Sphaerostylis perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaerostylis perrieri?

Sphaerostylis perrieri

What is the common name of Sphaerostylis perrieri?

Perrier's Sphaerostylis

What is the natural habitat of Sphaerostylis perrieri?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Sphaerostylis genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References