Odontonema lindavii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindavii
ID:
1319717
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Acev.-Rodr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 98: 9 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332171
Common Names
- Odontonema lindavii
- Lindavii Odontonema
- Lindavii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontonema lindavii (also called Lindav's Firebush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has large, ovate leaves and red flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations.
Uses & Benefits
Odontonema lindavii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used for treating skin diseases, wounds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontonema lindavii is yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontonema lindavii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Odontonema lindavii
Odontonema lindavii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.
Odontonema lindavii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontonema lindavii?
Odontonema lindavii
What is the common name of Odontonema lindavii?
Lindav's Odontonema
Where is Odontonema lindavii native to?
Central 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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116831-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.