Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brevipes
ID:
385912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 385 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385244



Common Names

  • Odontonema Brevipes
  • Brevipes's Odontonema
  • Brevipes Odontonema


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontonema brevipes is small and red, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontonema brevipes is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Odontonema brevipes

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

Odontonema brevipes FAQ

What is the ideal light requirement for Odontonema brevipes?

Odontonema brevipes prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal soil type for Odontonema brevipes?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Odontonema brevipes?

Odontonema brevipes 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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