Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulifer
ID:
1226302

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray ex Klatt

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Leopoldina 20(7-8): 75. 1884 [Apr 1884]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225640



Common Names

  • Oxylobus glandulifer
  • Glandulifer Oxylobus
  • Glandulifer Ox-tongue


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Description

Oxylobus glandulifer (also called Indian Balsam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a thick stem with large, ovate leaves and bright pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as riverbanks and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxylobus glandulifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxylobus glandulifer is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxylobus glandulifer can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Oxylobus glandulifer

Oxylobus glandulifer is native to Central and South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.

Oxylobus glandulifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxylobus glandulifer?

Oxylobus glandulifer

What is the common name of Oxylobus glandulifer?

Glandular Oxylobus

What is the natural habitat of Oxylobus glandulifer?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50045118: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.