Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 553 (1907-1908 publ. 1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301060
Common Names
- Achyrospermum mildbraedii
- Mildbraedii Achyrospermum
- Mildbraedii's Achyrospermum
Description
Achyrospermum mildbraedii (also called Mildbraed's Achyrospermum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 4 m tall. It grows in wet, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrospermum mildbraedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achyrospermum mildbraedii has bright pink flowers with white and yellow markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with pink leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrospermum mildbraedii is a perennial shrub native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and will thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established.
Where to Find Achyrospermum mildbraedii
Achyrospermum mildbraedii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Achyrospermum mildbraedii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrospermum mildbraedii?
Achyrospermum mildbraedii
What is the common name of Achyrospermum mildbraedii?
Mildbraed's Achyrospermum
Where is Achyrospermum mildbraedii native to?
Brazil
Species in the Achyrospermum genus
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,