Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
obtusatum
ID:
242850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242182

Common Names

  • Mesosphaerum obtusatum
  • Blunt-leaved Mesosphaerum
  • Blunt Mesosphaerum

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Synonyms

  • Hyptis obtusata Benth. [unknown]

Description

Mesosphaerum obtusatum (also called Common Hedge-parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has a hairy stem with small white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is often found in grassland, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosphaerum obtusatum 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 obtusatum 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 obtusatum

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

Mesosphaerum obtusatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosphaerum obtusatum?

Mesosphaerum obtusatum

What type of plant is Mesosphaerum obtusatum?

Shrub

Where does Mesosphaerum obtusatum grow?

Australia

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