Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
colombiana
ID:
385814

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.A.Barkley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69: 442 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385146



Common Names

  • Ochoterenaea Colombiana
  • Colombiana's Ochoterenaea
  • Colombiana Ochoterenaea


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Synonyms

  • Rhus lindeniana Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Ochoterenaea colombiana (also called 'Colombian Ochoterenaea', 'Ochoterenaea' and 'Colombian Ochoterenaea Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, grass-like plant native to South America. It has long, thin, bright green leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near water.

Uses & Benefits

Ochoterenaea colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochoterenaea colombiana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochoterenaea colombiana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Ochoterenaea colombiana

Ochoterenaea colombiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

Ochoterenaea colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochoterenaea colombiana?

Ochoterenaea colombiana

What is the common name of Ochoterenaea colombiana?

Colombian ochoterenaea

What is the family of Ochoterenaea colombiana?

Apocynaceae

Species in the Ochoterenaea genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

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