Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil. & Naudin) Krapov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 3: 21 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266469
Common Names
- Pinnatipartite modiolastrum
- Pinnatipartite false-cypress
- Pinnatipartite podocarpus
Description
Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum (also called 'Pinnate-parted Modiola', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem, native to the Mediterranean region and found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has pinnate leaves with several leaflets and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be fertilized in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum
Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum?
Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum
What type of plant is Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum?
Herb
Where does Modiolastrum pinnatipartitum grow?
Mexico
Species in the Modiolastrum genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,