Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veldkampii
ID:
881057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Potdar, S.P.Gaikwad, Salunkhe & S.R.Yadav

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 629 (2004 publ. 2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880392

Common Names

  • Mnesithea veldkampii
  • Veldkamp's Mnesithea
  • Veldkamp's Mnesithea-bush

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Description

Mnesithea veldkampii (also called 'Veldkamp's Mnesithea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Mnesithea veldkampii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mnesithea veldkampii is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mnesithea veldkampii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mnesithea veldkampii

Mnesithea veldkampii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Sayajirao P. Gaikwad: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Gaikwad' in the authors string.
C.B. Salunkhe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salunkhe' in the authors string.
G.G. Potdar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Potdar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065020-1: 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].