Omphalodes cappadocica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cappadocica
ID:
385621
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 161 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384953
Common Names
- Omphalodes Cappadocica
- Cupid's Shaving Brush
- Cupid's Shaving Brush Plant
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- Omphalodes wittmanniana Steven [unknown]
- Omphalodes cornifolia Lehm. [unknown]
- Omphalodes caucasica Brand [unknown]
- Picotia cappadocica Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Cynoglossum cappadocicum Willd. [unknown]
Description
Omphalodes cappadocica (also called Cappadocian Omphalodes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, dry forests, and disturbed areas, and is often found in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalodes cappadocica is used as an ornamental plant, for culinary purposes, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Omphalodes cappadocica is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Omphalodes cappadocica is a perennial and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Omphalodes cappadocica
Omphalodes cappadocica is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows and marshes throughout the continent.
Omphalodes cappadocica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalodes cappadocica?
Omphalodes cappadocica
What is the common name of Omphalodes cappadocica?
Cappadocian Omphalodes
What is the natural habitat of Omphalodes cappadocica?
Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland
Species in the Omphalodes genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119436-1: Based on the initial data import