Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Pennell
Source:
tro
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 98: 87 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251597
Common Names
- Mecardonia serpylloides
- Thyme-leaved Mecardonia
- Thyme Mecardonia
Description
Mecardonia serpylloides (also called Thyme-leaved Mecardonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mecardonia serpylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mecardonia serpylloides has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mecardonia serpylloides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, shady spot in the garden with a temperature range of 10-30°C (50-86°F). The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in moist soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Mecardonia serpylloides
Mecardonia serpylloides is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Mecardonia serpylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mecardonia serpylloides?
Mecardonia serpylloides
What is the common name of Mecardonia serpylloides?
Thyme-leaved mecardonia
What is the natural habitat of Mecardonia serpylloides?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Mecardonia genus
Mecardonia pubescens,
Mecardonia procumbens,
Mecardonia acuminata,
Mecardonia vandellioides,
Mecardonia exilis,
Mecardonia berroi,
Mecardonia grandiflora,
Mecardonia serpylloides,
Mecardonia kamogawae,
Mecardonia reneeae,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155663-2: 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].