Odontonema corymbulosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbulosum
ID:
1553615
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bertol.) MacVean, Cristof., T.F.Daniel & Baldini
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 420(3): 204. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033376
Common Names
- Odontonema corymbulosum
- Corymbulosum Odontonema
- Corymbulosum Odonton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontonema corymbulosum (also called Fire Spike, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Odontonema corymbulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontonema corymbulosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontonema corymbulosum is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central America and prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Odontonema corymbulosum
Odontonema corymbulosum is native to Central America.
Odontonema corymbulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontonema corymbulosum?
Odontonema corymbulosum
What is the family of Odontonema corymbulosum?
Acanthaceae
What is the distribution of Odontonema corymbulosum?
Central 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
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.