Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 266 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312972
Common Names
- Sphenodesme stellata
- Star-shaped False Buttonweed
- Star-shaped False-Buttonweed
Description
Sphenodesme stellata (also called Stellata 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 stellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphenodesme stellata 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 stellata 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 stellata
Sphenodesme stellata is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Sphenodesme stellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme stellata?
Sphenodesme stellata
What is the common name of Sphenodesme stellata?
Stellata
What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme stellata?
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,