Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) Neupane & N.Wikstr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 317 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342543
Common Names
- Scleromitrion linoides
- Linoides Scleromitrion
- Scleromitrion
Description
Scleromitrion linoides (also called Linoid scleromitrion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and it is found in tropical moist forest and premontane wet forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scleromitrion linoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scleromitrion linoides has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scleromitrion linoides can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation should occur in full sun or partial shade, in a moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Scleromitrion linoides
Scleromitrion linoides is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open areas such as woodlands, fields, and roadsides.
Scleromitrion linoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scleromitrion linoides?
Scleromitrion linoides
What is the common name of Scleromitrion linoides?
Scleromitrion linoides
What is the family of Scleromitrion linoides?
Poaceae
Species in the Scleromitrion genus
Scleromitrion angustifolium,
Scleromitrion capitatum,
Scleromitrion pauciflorum,
Scleromitrion tenelliflorum,
Scleromitrion diffusum,
Scleromitrion koanum,
Scleromitrion pinifolium,
Scleromitrion verticillatum,
Scleromitrion gracilipes,
Scleromitrion linoides,
Scleromitrion sirayanum,
Scleromitrion delicatum,
Scleromitrion laceyi,
Scleromitrion largiflorens,
Scleromitrion leptocaule,
Scleromitrion subulatum,
Scleromitrion intonsum,
Scleromitrion tenuifolium,
Scleromitrion thysanotum,
Scleromitrion gibsonii,
Scleromitrion scleranthoides,
Scleromitrion brachypodum,
Scleromitrion polycladum,
Scleromitrion kerrii,
Scleromitrion galioides,
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,
References
Niklas Wikström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Wikstr.' in the authors string.
Suman Neupane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neupane' in the authors string.