Oplonia armata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armata
ID:
1276349
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Stearn
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 4: 301 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275687
Common Names
- Oplonia armata
- Oplonia
- Armata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oplonia armata (also called Armed Oplonia, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in open forests and scrublands. It has dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oplonia armata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oplonia armata var. armataOplonia armata var. pallidior Stearn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oplonia armata has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oplonia armata is a small evergreen shrub native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best to prune the shrub in late winter or early spring to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Oplonia armata
Oplonia armata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Oplonia armata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oplonia armata?
Oplonia armata
What is the common name of Oplonia armata?
Oplonia
What is the natural habitat of Oplonia armata?
Oplonia armata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Species in the Oplonia genus
Oplonia cubensis, Oplonia acunae, Oplonia multigemma, Oplonia moana, Oplonia acicularis, Oplonia jamaicensis, Oplonia nannophylla, Oplonia polyece, Oplonia microphylla, Oplonia spinosa, Oplonia vincoides, Oplonia acuminata, Oplonia puberula, Oplonia minor, Oplonia linifolia, Oplonia grandiflora, Oplonia hutchisonii, Oplonia jujuyensis, Oplonia armata, Oplonia purpurascens, Oplonia tetrasticha,
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
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.