Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
macrolepis
ID:
385709

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 585 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385041



Common Names

  • Oxypetalum Macrolepis
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush Plant


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Synonyms

  • Oxypetalum macrolepis pilosum Malme [unknown]
  • Tweedia macrolepis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Gothofreda macrolepis (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum macrolepis macrolepis [unknown]

Description

Oxypetalum macrolepis (also called Large-scaled Oxypetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Guayana region of South America and is found in wet, humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum macrolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxypetalum macrolepis is a small, white-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum macrolepis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Oxypetalum macrolepis

Oxypetalum macrolepis can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Oxypetalum macrolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum macrolepis?

Oxypetalum macrolepis

What is the family of Oxypetalum macrolepis?

Acanthaceae

What is the habitat of Oxypetalum macrolepis?

It is found in dry forests and scrublands in Brazil.

Species in the Oxypetalum genus

Oxypetalum suboppositum, Oxypetalum subcapitatum, Oxypetalum strictum, Oxypetalum stipatum, Oxypetalum schenckii, Oxypetalum rusticum, Oxypetalum rojasianum, Oxypetalum warmingii, Oxypetalum wightianum, Oxypetalum reitzii, Oxypetalum chodatianum, Oxypetalum ceratostemma, Oxypetalum capitatum, Oxypetalum brachystephanum, Oxypetalum insigne, Oxypetalum incanum, Oxypetalum humile, Oxypetalum cordifolium, Oxypetalum hilarianum, Oxypetalum banksii, Oxypetalum helios, Oxypetalum crispum, Oxypetalum costae, Oxypetalum barberoanum, Oxypetalum appendiculatum, Oxypetalum balansae, Oxypetalum aurantiacum, Oxypetalum arnottianum, Oxypetalum alpinum, Oxypetalum acerosum, Oxypetalum aequaliflorum, Oxypetalum arachnoideum, Oxypetalum pilosum, Oxypetalum patulum, Oxypetalum reflexum, Oxypetalum polyanthum, Oxypetalum pardense, Oxypetalum martii, Oxypetalum marginatum, Oxypetalum marambaiense, Oxypetalum macrolepis, Oxypetalum lutescens, Oxypetalum leonii, Oxypetalum kleinii, Oxypetalum jacobinae, Oxypetalum lineare, Oxypetalum pannosum, Oxypetalum pachygynum, Oxypetalum pachyglossum, Oxypetalum ophiuroideum,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2390669: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.