Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
1322635

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.C.Kuan) H.L.Yang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Desert Res. 29: 433 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335089



Common Names

  • Oreoloma grandiflorum
  • Grandiflorum Oreoloma
  • Oreoloma's Grandiflorum


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Description

Oreoloma grandiflorum (also called 'Large-Flowered Oreoloma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist forests and grassy slopes. It has a rhizome root system, and its leaves are linear and grass-like. Its flowers are white or pink, and have four petals and four sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Oreoloma grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreoloma grandiflorum has small white flowers with five petals and a short corolla tube. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreoloma grandiflorum is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Oreoloma grandiflorum

Oreoloma grandiflorum can be found in China.

Oreoloma grandiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreoloma grandiflorum?

Oreoloma grandiflorum

What is the natural habitat of Oreoloma grandiflorum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the blooming period of Oreoloma grandiflorum?

Late spring to early summer

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

Hsi Lin(g) Yang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Yang' in the authors string.
Ke Chien Kuan (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.C.Kuan' in the authors string.