Odontonema amplexicaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaule
ID:
1044763
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 494 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044101
Common Names
- Odontonema amplexicaule
- Amplexicaule Odontonema
- Amplexicaule Water-willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontonema amplexicaule (also called 'Amplexicaul Odontonema', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist and wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Odontonema amplexicaule is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontonema amplexicaule has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
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Odontonema amplexicaule is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Odontonema amplexicaule
Odontonema amplexicaule can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Odontonema genus
Odontonema hondurensis, Odontonema glabrum, Odontonema fuchsiodes, Odontonema dissitiflorum, Odontonema liesneri, Odontonema callistachyum, Odontonema brevipes, Odontonema bracteolatum, Odontonema barleriodes, Odontonema ampelocaule, Odontonema album, Odontonema albiflorum, Odontonema cuspidatum, Odontonema sessile, Odontonema rutilans, Odontonema rubrum, Odontonema tubaeforme, Odontonema amplexicaule, Odontonema foliaceobracteatus, Odontonema mortonii, Odontonema schomburgkianum, Odontonema nitidum, Odontonema microphyllus, Odontonema glaberrimum, Odontonema laxum, Odontonema mazarunensis, Odontonema auriculatum, Odontonema speciosum, Odontonema lindavii, Odontonema aliciae, Odontonema corymbulosum, Odontonema peruvianum, Odontonema guayaquilense,
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
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.