Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cauwet & Farille) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 34: 3 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385523
Common Names
- Oreocomopsis stelliphora
- Star-bearing Oreocome
- Star-bearing Tree Spurge
Synonyms
- Oreocome stelliphora Cauwet & Farille [unknown]
- Selinum stelliphorum (Cauwet & Farille) Karthik. & Moorthy [unknown]
Description
Oreocomopsis stelliphora (also called Star-bearing, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry savanna and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oreocomopsis stelliphora is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreocomopsis stelliphora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreocomopsis stelliphora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Oreocomopsis stelliphora
Oreocomopsis stelliphora can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Oreocomopsis stelliphora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreocomopsis stelliphora?
Oreocomopsis stelliphora
What is the common name of Oreocomopsis stelliphora?
Mountain mahogany
Where is Oreocomopsis stelliphora found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Species in the Oreocomopsis genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
Ann Marie Cauwet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cauwet' in the authors string.