Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
spenneroides
ID:
414560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 194 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413892

Common Names

  • Spenneroides Tapeinostemon
  • Tapeinostemon spenneroides
  • Tapeinostemon

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Description

Tapeinostemon spenneroides (also called Spenneroides Tapeinostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, sandy soils and wet meadows. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a capitulum shape and are surrounded by four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinostemon spenneroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tapeinostemon spenneroides are yellow and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinostemon spenneroides is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Tapeinostemon spenneroides

Tapeinostemon spenneroides is native to Central and South America.

Tapeinostemon spenneroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinostemon spenneroides?

Tapeinostemon spenneroides

What is the family of Tapeinostemon spenneroides?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Tapeinostemon spenneroides?

Spenneroides Tapeinostemon

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371215-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.