Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
254612

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. ex Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Meded. Afd. Handelsmus. Kolon. Inst. 30: 53 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253944



Common Names

  • Odontadenia verrucosa
  • Warty Odontadenia
  • Odontadenia Verrucosa


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Synonyms

  • Odontadenia amazonica Malme [unknown]
  • Odontadenia augusta Woodson [unknown]
  • Odontadenia cognata Woodson [unknown]
  • Odontadenia lauretiana Woodson & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Odontadenia neglecta Woodson [unknown]
  • Odontadenia surinamensis Woodson [unknown]
  • Echites amazonicus Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Echites bicornis Spruce ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Echites cognatus Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Echites verrucosus Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Angadenia amazonica (Stadelm.) Miers [unknown]
  • Angadenia cognata (Stadelm.) Miers [unknown]
  • Angadenia latifolia (Müll.Arg.) Miers [unknown]
  • Anisolobus amazonicus (Stadelm.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus amazonicus latifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus cognatus (Stadelm.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Anisolobus rubidulus Miers [unknown]

Description

Odontadenia verrucosa (also called Warty 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa

Odontadenia verrucosa can be found in Brazil.

Odontadenia verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontadenia verrucosa?

Odontadenia verrucosa

What is the natural habitat of Odontadenia verrucosa?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Odontadenia verrucosa?

White, yellow, pink, or purple

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-137497: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.