Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
1249622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 8: 293 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248960



Common Names

  • Ornithocarpa fimbriata
  • Ornithocarpa fimbriata var. fimbriata
  • Ornithocarpa fimbriata var. setuliseta


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Description

Ornithocarpa fimbriata (also called Fimbriata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithocarpa fimbriata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can also be used as a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithocarpa fimbriata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Ornithocarpa fimbriata

Ornithocarpa fimbriata is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Ornithocarpa fimbriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithocarpa fimbriata?

Ornithocarpa fimbriata

What is the family of Ornithocarpa fimbriata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ornithocarpa fimbriata?

Fringed Ornithocarpa

Species in the Ornithocarpa genus

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,

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