Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
puncticulosa
ID:
254601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pulle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Enum. Vasc. Pl. Surinam : 383 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253933



Common Names

  • Odontadenia puncticulosa
  • Dot-flowered Odontadenia
  • Odontadenia Puncticulosa


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Synonyms

  • Odontadenia boliviana Rusby [unknown]
  • Odontadenia cururu K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Odontadenia schippii Woodson [unknown]
  • Odontadenia spoliata Malme [unknown]
  • Odontadenia sprucei K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus cururu grandifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Echites cururu angustifolius Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Echites cururu Mart. [unknown]
  • Echites cururu grandifolius Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Echites puncticulosus Rich. [unknown]
  • Angadenia cururu (Mart.) Miers [unknown]
  • Angadenia grandifolia (Stadelm.) Miers [unknown]
  • Angadenia sprucei (Müll.Arg.) Miers [unknown]
  • Anisolobus cururu (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus distinctus Miers [unknown]
  • Anisolobus fockei Miq. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus hostmannii Miq. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus kappleri Miq. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus oblongus Miers [unknown]
  • Anisolobus puncticulosus (Rich.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus sprucei Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Odontadenia puncticulosa (also called Punctate 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 white flowers with yellowish-green centers, and its leaves are elliptic and leathery.

Uses & Benefits

Odontadenia puncticulosa 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 puncticulosa has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontadenia puncticulosa 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 puncticulosa

Odontadenia puncticulosa can be found in Brazil.

Odontadenia puncticulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontadenia puncticulosa?

Odontadenia puncticulosa

What is the natural habitat of Odontadenia puncticulosa?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Odontadenia puncticulosa?

White, yellow, pink, or purple

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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