Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 585 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385059
Common Names
- Oxypetalum pachyglossum
- Pachyglossum Oxypetalum
- Pachyglossum's Oxypetalum
Synonyms
- Apocynum umbellatum Salzm. ex Decne. [unknown]
- Cystostemma glandulosum Silveira [unknown]
- Gothofreda coriacea (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Gothofreda densiflora (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Gothofreda luschnathii (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Gothofreda pachyglossa (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Gothofreda paludosa (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Gothofreda selloana (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Oxypetalum coriaceum Decne. [unknown]
- Oxypetalum luschnathii E.Fourn. [unknown]
- Oxypetalum densiflorum Decne. [unknown]
- Oxypetalum paludosum Decne. [unknown]
- Oxypetalum selloanum E.Fourn. [unknown]
Description
Oxypetalum pachyglossum (also called Thick-lipped 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 pachyglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxypetalum pachyglossum has small white flowers which are arranged in a dense umbel. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxypetalum pachyglossum 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 pachyglossum
Oxypetalum pachyglossum can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Oxypetalum pachyglossum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum pachyglossum?
Oxypetalum pachyglossum
What is the family of Oxypetalum pachyglossum?
Acanthaceae
What is the habitat of Oxypetalum pachyglossum?
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,