Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
eriocephalum
ID:
242723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 526 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242055

Common Names

  • Mesosphaerum eriocephalum
  • Eriocephalum Mesosphaerum
  • Eriocephalum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Hyptis eriocephala Benth. [unknown]

Description

Mesosphaerum eriocephalum (also called Woolly-headed mesosphaerum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a single stem and small, narrow, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is found in montane forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosphaerum eriocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant is known to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, star-shaped, with 5 petals, in umbels of 2-6 flowers. Seed: small, brown, globose. Seedlings: cotyledons ovate, petioles short, leaves ovate-lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesosphaerum eriocephalum is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best achieved through division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Mesosphaerum eriocephalum

Mesosphaerum eriocephalum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Mesosphaerum eriocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosphaerum eriocephalum?

Mesosphaerum eriocephalum

What is the common name of Mesosphaerum eriocephalum?

Eriocarpelum

What is the natural habitat of Mesosphaerum eriocephalum?

Tropical forests of the Society Islands

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,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158110-2: Based on the initial data import