Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Razafim. & Alejandro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 92: 555 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791870
Common Names
- Hymenopogonoides bremeria
- Hymenopogonoides bremeria
- Hymenopogonoides bremeria flower
Description
Bremeria hymenopogonoides (also called false buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bremeria hymenopogonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bremeria hymenopogonoides are yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bremeria hymenopogonoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in a moist medium. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Bremeria hymenopogonoides
Bremeria hymenopogonoides is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Bremeria hymenopogonoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bremeria hymenopogonoides?
Bremeria hymenopogonoides
What is the common name of Bremeria hymenopogonoides?
Hymenopogonoides Bremeria
Where is Bremeria hymenopogonoides native to?
South America
Species in the Bremeria genus
Bremeria decaryi,
Bremeria erectiloba,
Bremeria fuscopilosa,
Bremeria humblotii,
Bremeria hymenopogonoides,
Bremeria latisepala,
Bremeria monantha,
Bremeria perrieri,
Bremeria pervillei,
Bremeria pilosa,
Bremeria punctata,
Bremeria scabridior,
Bremeria trichophlebia,
Bremeria vestita,
Bremeria landia,
Bremeria scabrella,
Bremeria eriantha,
Bremeria arachnocarpa,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,