Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lutea
ID:
254589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 20: 24 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253921



Common Names

  • Odontadenia lutea
  • Yellow Odontadenia
  • Odontadenia Lutea


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Synonyms

  • Mandevilla cuspidata Woodson [unknown]
  • Odontadenia cuspidata Rusby [unknown]
  • Odontadenia salzmannii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Odontadenia zuccariniana K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus hebecarpus erectus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus hebecarpus glabratus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus hebecarpus scandens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus hebecarpus tomentosus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Odontadenia zuccariniana angustifolia Malme [unknown]
  • Odontadenia zuccariniana ovalifolia Malme [unknown]
  • Odontadenia zuccariniana glabrata (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dipladenia buchtienii Rusby [unknown]
  • Dipladenia cuspidata Rusby [unknown]
  • Dipladenia mollis Rusby [unknown]
  • Dipladenia piladenia Rusby [unknown]
  • Dipladenia rotundifolia Rusby [unknown]
  • Dipladenia tetradenia Rusby [unknown]
  • Echites densevenulosus Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Echites luteus Vell. [unknown]
  • Echites zuccariniana Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus hebecarpus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus pulcherrimus Miers [unknown]
  • Anisolobus salzmannii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus stadelmeyeri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus zuccarinianus (Stadelm.) Miers [unknown]
  • Anisolobus hebecarpus erectus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus hebecarpus scandens Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Odontadenia lutea (also called Yellow Odontadenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. It has yellow flowers with yellowish-green centers, and its leaves are elliptic and leathery.

Uses & Benefits

Odontadenia lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontadenia lutea has small, tubular flowers with white petals and yellowish-green sepals. The flowers are borne in clusters of up to 8. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontadenia lutea can be propagated by division or cuttings. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be potted up and grown in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Odontadenia lutea

Odontadenia lutea can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.

Odontadenia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontadenia lutea?

Odontadenia lutea

What is the natural habitat of Odontadenia lutea?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Odontadenia lutea?

White, yellow, pink, or purple

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-137476: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.