Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
album
ID:
385919

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Baum

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34: 424 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385251



Common Names

  • Album Odontonema
  • Album Firespike
  • Album Firespike Bush


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Description

Odontonema album (also called white odontonema, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Odontonema album is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive, dark green foliage and produces small, purple flowers in the summer. It is also used as a border plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontonema album is a small, white-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontonema album is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Odontonema album

Odontonema album can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Odontonema album FAQ

What is the ideal light requirement for Odontonema album?

Odontonema album prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal soil type for Odontonema album?

Odontonema album prefers a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Odontonema album?

Odontonema album prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Vicki M. Baum: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Baum' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.