Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 526 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242179
Common Names
- Mesosphaerum oblongifolium
- Oblong-leaved Mesosphaerum
- Oblong Mesosphaerum
Synonyms
- Hyptis arborescens Epling [unknown]
- Hyptis chapalensis Briq. [unknown]
- Hyptis nicaraguensis Oerst. [unknown]
- Hyptis viejensis Oerst. [unknown]
- Hyptis vulcanica Seem. [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum nicaraguense Kuntze [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum viejense Kuntze [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum vulcanicum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Mesosphaerum oblongifolium (also called Oblong-leaved 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 oblongifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mesosphaerum oblongifolium is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Mesosphaerum oblongifolium
Mesosphaerum oblongifolium is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Mesosphaerum oblongifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesosphaerum oblongifolium?
Mesosphaerum oblongifolium
What type of plant is Mesosphaerum oblongifolium?
Shrub
Where does Mesosphaerum oblongifolium grow?
Australia
Species in the Mesosphaerum genus
Mesosphaerum diversifolium,
Mesosphaerum eriocephalum,
Mesosphaerum melissoides,
Mesosphaerum oblongifolium,
Mesosphaerum obtusatum,
Mesosphaerum pectinatum,
Mesosphaerum pilosum,
Mesosphaerum purdiei,
Mesosphaerum suaveolens,
Mesosphaerum urticodes,
Mesosphaerum irwinii,
Mesosphaerum diffusum,
Mesosphaerum gymnocaulon,
Mesosphaerum lachnosphaerium,
Mesosphaerum perbullatum,
Mesosphaerum pseudoglaucum,
Mesosphaerum septentrionale,
Mesosphaerum chacapoyense,
Mesosphaerum sidifolium,
Mesosphaerum argutifolium,
Mesosphaerum asperifolium,
Mesosphaerum collinum,
Mesosphaerum marrubiifolium,
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,