Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
1045130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Raf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tellur. 4: 65 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044468



Common Names

  • Oplonia spinosa
  • Spiny Oplonia
  • Spiny Fishscale


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Description

Oplonia spinosa (also called Spinosa 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 spinosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oplonia spinosa sub. insularis Borhidi
Oplonia spinosa sub. spinosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oplonia spinosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplonia spinosa 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 spinosa

Oplonia spinosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,

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