Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filgueirasii
ID:
1553418

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Oliveira & Valls

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 44: 319 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033198

Common Names

  • Mesosetum filgueirasii
  • Mesosetum Filgueirasii
  • Mesosetum Filgueirasi

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Description

Mesosetum filgueirasii (also called Filgueirasii Mesosetum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosetum filgueirasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesosetum filgueirasii has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesosetum filgueirasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mesosetum filgueirasii

Mesosetum filgueirasii can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Mesosetum filgueirasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosetum filgueirasii?

Mesosetum filgueirasii

What are the common names of Mesosetum filgueirasii?

Fligueirasii mesosetum

What is the natural habitat of Mesosetum filgueirasii?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77200861-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].