Brachystephanus oreacanthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreacanthus
ID:
746767
Status:
valid
Authors:
Champl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. & Geogr. Pl. 79: 148 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746100
Common Names
- Brachystephanus oreacanthus
- Oreacanthus Brachystephanus
- Brachystephanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachystephanus oreacanthus (also called Oreacanthus Brachystephanus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and along roadsides. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystephanus oreacanthus is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachystephanus oreacanthus is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachystephanus oreacanthus is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil.
Where to Find Brachystephanus oreacanthus
Brachystephanus oreacanthus is found in the tropical dry forests of Mexico.
Brachystephanus oreacanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystephanus oreacanthus?
Brachystephanus oreacanthus
What is the family of Brachystephanus oreacanthus?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Brachystephanus oreacanthus?
Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests
Species in the Brachystephanus genus
Brachystephanus africanus, Brachystephanus coeruleus, Brachystephanus densiflorus, Brachystephanus glaberrimus, Brachystephanus holstii, Brachystephanus jaundensis, Brachystephanus longiflorus, Brachystephanus lyallii, Brachystephanus mannii, Brachystephanus myrmecophilus, Brachystephanus occidentalis, Brachystephanus oreacanthus, Brachystephanus roseus, Brachystephanus giganteus, Brachystephanus kupeensis, Brachystephanus calostachyus, Brachystephanus congensis, Brachystephanus sudanicus, Brachystephanus schliebenii, Brachystephanus laxispicatus, Brachystephanus montifuga,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Dominique Champluvier (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.