Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
brevifilis
ID:
1091939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gontsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada S.S.S.R. 26: 556 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091277

Common Names

  • Mitostemma brevifilis
  • Short-Stem Mitostemma
  • Mitostemma

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Description

Mitostemma brevifilis (also called 'Short-leaved Mitostemma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a woody vine with ovate-cordate leaves and white flowers with purple-blue filaments. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mitostemma brevifilis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make tea. The tea is believed to have calming and sedative effects, and is used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It is also used to treat headaches, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitostemma brevifilis is yellow in color, with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small, green and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitostemma brevifilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the new plants are established.

Where to Find Mitostemma brevifilis

Mitostemma brevifilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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