Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
stelliphora
ID:
386191

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


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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.

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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 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

Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.
Ann Marie Cauwet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cauwet' in the authors string.
Michel A. Farille (1945-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farille' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988021-1: Based on the initial data import