Oplonia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1045129
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Stearn
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 4: 307 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044467
Common Names
- Oplonia microphylla
- Small-leaved Oplonia
- Small-leaved Fishscale
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oplonia microphylla (also called Microphylla Oplonia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves, and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Oplonia microphylla is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oplonia microphylla has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Oplonia microphylla is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a soil-less mix. The plant should be kept in bright indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Oplonia microphylla
Oplonia microphylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' 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.