Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 527 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242217
Common Names
- Mesosphaerum purdiei
- Purdie's Mesosphaerum
- Purdie Mesosphaerum
Synonyms
- Hyptis purdiei Benth. [unknown]
Description
Mesosphaerum purdiei (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 purdiei 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 purdiei 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 purdiei
Mesosphaerum purdiei is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Mesosphaerum purdiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesosphaerum purdiei?
Mesosphaerum purdiei
What type of plant is Mesosphaerum purdiei?
Shrub
Where does Mesosphaerum purdiei 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,