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
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.
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 Oxylobus genus
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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,