Mnesithea annua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lazarides) de Koning & Sosef
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 295 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880346
Common Names
- Mnesithea Annua
- Annual False Buttonweed
- Annual Buttonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mnesithea annua (also called Annual mnesithea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows to a height of 1–2 m and has an upright habit with glossy green leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mnesithea annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock. It is also used in papermaking and as a biomass fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mnesithea annua has small, white flowers, which are arranged in a dense, cylindrical panicle. The seeds are small, oval, and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mnesithea annua is a shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Mnesithea annua
Mnesithea annua is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Mnesithea annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mnesithea annua?
Mnesithea annua
What is the common name of Mnesithea annua?
Annual mnesithea
What is the growth habit of Mnesithea annua?
It is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Species in the Mnesithea genus
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
Marc Simon Maria Sosef (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosef' in the authors string.
Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
R. de Koning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Koning' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942843-1: 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].