Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot. 10: 230 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312969
Common Names
- Sphenodesme sarawakensis
- Sarawak False Buttonweed
- Sarawak False-Buttonweed
Description
Sphenodesme sarawakensis (also called Sarawakensis False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has small white flowers with 4 petals and grows in sandy soils. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphenodesme sarawakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive problems, such as indigestion and constipation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphenodesme sarawakensis has small white flowers, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphenodesme sarawakensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Sphenodesme sarawakensis
Sphenodesme sarawakensis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Sphenodesme sarawakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme sarawakensis?
Sphenodesme sarawakensis
What is the common name of Sphenodesme sarawakensis?
Sarawakensis
What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme sarawakensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Sphenodesme genus
Sphenodesme amethystina,
Sphenodesme eryciboides,
Sphenodesme ferruginea,
Sphenodesme floribunda,
Sphenodesme griffithiana,
Sphenodesme involucrata,
Sphenodesme mekongensis,
Sphenodesme mollis,
Sphenodesme pentandra,
Sphenodesme pierrei,
Sphenodesme racemosa,
Sphenodesme sarawakensis,
Sphenodesme stellata,
Sphenodesme thorelii,
Sphenodesme triflora,
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,