Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
jujuyensis
ID:
1046056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh. & C.Ezcurra

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 89 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045394



Common Names

  • Oplonia Jujuyensis
  • Jujuy Oplonia
  • Jujuy's Oplonia


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Description

Oplonia jujuyensis (also called Jujuy oplonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in dry areas, such as grasslands, and has a shrubby habit, with stems up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin, and its flowers are white or pinkish.

Uses & Benefits

Oplonia jujuyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oplonia jujuyensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplonia jujuyensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings and should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning should be done in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Oplonia jujuyensis

Oplonia jujuyensis is native to Argentina and other parts of South America.

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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Cecilia Ezcurra (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ezcurra' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.