Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
ohbana
ID:
507048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Al-Shehbaz & Kats.Arai) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 84: 279 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506380



Common Names

  • Ohba's Aphragmus
  • Ohba Aphragmus
  • Aphragmus Ohbana


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Synonyms

  • Lignariella ohbana Al-Shehbaz & Kats.Arai [unknown]

Description

Aphragmus ohbana (also called Ohba's aphragmus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is an annual herb with a slender stem, and its leaves are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate. It is native to Nepal and India, and its habitats include grasslands, open forests, and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Aphragmus ohbana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphragmus ohbana is yellow and tubular, with a white throat. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphragmus ohbana is a small shrub native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until established.

Where to Find Aphragmus ohbana

Aphragmus ohbana is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.

Aphragmus ohbana FAQ

What is the common name of Aphragmus ohbana?

Ohbana

What is the natural habitat of Aphragmus ohbana?

Tropical rainforests

What is the optimal temperature for Aphragmus ohbana?

20-25°C

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603524: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Katsutoshi Arai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kats.Arai' in the authors string.
Suzanne I. Warwick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warwick' in the authors string.