Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 51: 531 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312950
Common Names
- Sphenodesme involucrata
- Involucrate False Buttonweed
- Involucrate False-Buttonweed
Synonyms
- Symphorema paniculatum B.Heyne ex Wall. [unknown]
- Vitex involucratus C.Presl [unknown]
- Congea ferruginea Wall. [unknown]
- Congea unguiculata Wall. [unknown]
- Vitex involucrata C.Presl [unknown]
Description
Sphenodesme involucrata (also called Involucrate Sphenodesme, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 0.3 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sphenodesme involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive problems, such as indigestion and constipation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sphenodesme involucrata var. involucrata
Sphenodesme involucrata var. paniculata (C.B.Clarke) Munir
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphenodesme involucrata has small white flowers, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphenodesme involucrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Sphenodesme involucrata
Sphenodesme involucrata is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Sphenodesme involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphenodesme involucrata?
Sphenodesme involucrata
What is the common name of Sphenodesme involucrata?
Involucrata
What is the natural habitat of Sphenodesme involucrata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Sphenodesme genus
Sphenodesme amethystina,
Sphenodesme eryciboides,
Sphenodesme ferruginea,
Sphenodesme floribunda,
Sphenodesme griffithiana,
Sphenodesme involucrata,
Sphenodesme mekongensis,
Sphenodesme mollis,
Sphenodesme pentandra,
Sphenodesme pierrei,
Sphenodesme racemosa,
Sphenodesme sarawakensis,
Sphenodesme stellata,
Sphenodesme thorelii,
Sphenodesme triflora,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,