Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
davisiana
ID:
385608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan & Sorger

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 154: 125 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384940



Common Names

  • Omphalodes Davisiana
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush Plant


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Description

Omphalodes davisiana (also called Davis' 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 davisiana 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 davisiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalodes davisiana 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 davisiana

Omphalodes davisiana is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows and marshes from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Omphalodes davisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalodes davisiana?

Omphalodes davisiana

What is the common name of Omphalodes davisiana?

Davis' Omphalodes

What is the natural habitat of Omphalodes davisiana?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

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

Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Friederike Sorger (1914-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930949-1: Based on the initial data import