Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
313591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter G.Wilson & B.Hyland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 262 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312923

Common Names

  • Sphaerantia discolor
  • Variable False Buttonweed
  • Variable False-Buttonweed

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Description

Sphaerantia discolor (also called Two-colored Sphaerantia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 0.3 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerantia discolor 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

Sphaerantia discolor 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerantia discolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sphaerantia discolor

Sphaerantia discolor is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Sphaerantia discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaerantia discolor?

Sphaerantia discolor

What is the common name of Sphaerantia discolor?

Discolored Sphaerantia

What is the natural habitat of Sphaerantia discolor?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Sphaerantia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-194029: Based on the initial data import
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.