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Mesosphaerum Diffusum
''Mesosphaerum'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, native to the New World Tropics and Subtropics. Two species, ''Mesosphaerum pectinatum'' and ''Mesosphaerum suaveolens'', have been introduced to the Old World, with ''M.suaveolens'' found in the tropics of Africa, Asia and Australia. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Mesosphaerum argutifolium'' (Epling) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore *''Mesosphaerum asperifolium'' (Standl.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore *''Mesosphaerum caatingense'' Harley & J.F.B.Pastore *''Mesosphaerum chacapoyense'' (Briq.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore *''Mesosphaerum collinum'' (Brandegee) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore *''Mesosphaerum diffusum'' (Epling) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore *''Mesosphaerum diversifolium'' (Benth.) Kuntze *''Mesosphaerum eriocephalum'' (Benth.) Kuntze *''Mesosphaerum gymnocaulon'' (Epling) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore *''Mesosphaerum irwinii'' (Harley) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore *''Mesosphaerum lachnosphaerium'' (Epling) Harley & J.F.B.Pastor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamiaceae
The Lamiaceae ( ) or Labiatae are a family (biology), family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint, deadnettle, or sage family. Many of the plants are aromatic in all parts and include widely used culinary herbs like basil (herb), basil, mentha, mint, rosemary, Salvia officinalis, sage, savory (herb), savory, marjoram, oregano, Hyssopus officinalis, hyssop, thyme, lavender, and perilla, as well as traditional medicines such as catnip, ''Salvia'', Monarda, bee balm, Leonotis leonurus, wild dagga, and Leonurus japonicus, oriental motherwort. Some species are shrubs, trees (such as teak), or, rarely, vines. Many members of the family are widely cultivated, not only for their aromatic qualities, but also their ease of cultivation, since they are readily propagated by stem cuttings. Besides those grown for their edible leaves, some are grown for decorative foliage. Others are grown for seed, such as ''Salvia hispanica'' (chia), or for their edible tubers, such as ''Plectr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |