Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
obanensis
ID:
627038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heine

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 170 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626370



Common Names

  • Crossandra obanensis
  • Oban Crossandra
  • Oban Firecracker Plant


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Description

Crossandra obanensis (also called Oban Crossandra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of West Africa. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crossandra obanensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crossandra obanensis is a tubular, yellow-orange in color, with a white throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossandra obanensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Crossandra obanensis

Crossandra obanensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique.

Crossandra obanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossandra obanensis?

Crossandra obanensis

What is the common name of Crossandra obanensis?

Crossandra

What is the family of Crossandra obanensis?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Crossandra genus

Crossandra acutiloba, Crossandra albolineata, Crossandra angolensis, Crossandra arenicola, Crossandra armandii, Crossandra baccarinii, Crossandra benoistii, Crossandra cephalostachya, Crossandra cinnabarina, Crossandra cloiselii, Crossandra douillotii, Crossandra flava, Crossandra flavicaulis, Crossandra friesiorum, Crossandra fruticulosa, Crossandra grandidieri, Crossandra greenstockii, Crossandra horrida, Crossandra humbertii, Crossandra infundibuliformis, Crossandra isaloensis, Crossandra johanninae, Crossandra leikipiensis, Crossandra leucodonta, Crossandra longehirsuta, Crossandra longipes, Crossandra longispica, Crossandra massaica, Crossandra mucronata, Crossandra multidentata, Crossandra nilotica, Crossandra nobilis, Crossandra obanensis, Crossandra pilosa, Crossandra pinguior, Crossandra poissonii, Crossandra praecox, Crossandra primuloides, Crossandra puberula, Crossandra pungens, Crossandra pyrophila, Crossandra quadridentata, Crossandra raripila, Crossandra rupestris, Crossandra spinescens, Crossandra spinosa, Crossandra stenandrium, Crossandra stenostachya, Crossandra strobilifera, Crossandra subacaulis,

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

Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.