Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ampelocaule
ID:
385917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 393 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385249



Common Names

  • Ampelocaule Odontonema
  • Ampelocaule Firespike
  • Ampelocaule Firespike Bush


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontonema ampelocaule 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 ampelocaule is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Odontonema ampelocaule

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

Odontonema ampelocaule FAQ

What is the ideal light requirement for Odontonema ampelocaule?

Odontonema ampelocaule prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal soil type for Odontonema ampelocaule?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Odontonema ampelocaule?

Odontonema ampelocaule 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,

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