Status:
valid
Authors:
Ramamoorthy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 303 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819876
Common Names
- Catoferia Martinezii
- Catoferia martinezii
- Martinezii Catoferia
Description
Catoferia martinezii (also called Martinez's Catoferia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and small, round fruits. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Catoferia martinezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catoferia martinezii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catoferia martinezii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep it moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, transplant the cuttings into individual pots and keep them in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Catoferia martinezii
Catoferia martinezii is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Catoferia martinezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catoferia martinezii?
Catoferia martinezii
What are the common names of Catoferia martinezii?
Martinez Catoferia
What is the natural habitat of Catoferia martinezii?
Grassland and open woodlands
Species in the Catoferia genus
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,