Prepodesma orpenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orpenii
ID:
1039420
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 89: . 1931.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038758
Common Names
- Prepodesma
- Orpenii
- Prepodesma orpenii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prepodesma orpenii (also called 'Orpen's Prepodesma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. It is found in moist, shady forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and plantations.
Uses & Benefits
Prepodesma orpenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prepodesma orpenii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prepodesma orpenii is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Prepodesma orpenii
Prepodesma orpenii can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Prepodesma genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001038758: Based on the initial data import