Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pectinatum
ID:
242866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 525 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242198

Common Names

  • Mesosphaerum pectinatum
  • Comb-leaved Mesosphaerum
  • Comb Mesosphaerum

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Synonyms

  • Hyptis nepetoides Fisch. ex Schrank [unknown]
  • Hyptis persica Poit. [unknown]
  • Hyptis racemosa Zuccagni [unknown]
  • Mentha perilloides L. [unknown]
  • Nepeta aristata Rich. [unknown]
  • Nepeta pectinata L. [unknown]
  • Pogostemon perilloides (L.) Mansf. [unknown]
  • Ballota parviflora Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Brotera persica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bystropogon coarctatus Thonn. & Schumach. [unknown]
  • Bystropogon pectinatus L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Clinopodium imbricatum Vell. [unknown]

Description

Mesosphaerum pectinatum (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 pectinatum 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 pectinatum 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 pectinatum

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

Mesosphaerum pectinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosphaerum pectinatum?

Mesosphaerum pectinatum

What type of plant is Mesosphaerum pectinatum?

Shrub

Where does Mesosphaerum pectinatum 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,

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