Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
oliganthum
ID:
1315619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 101 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328073



Common Names

  • Gymnosiphon oliganthum
  • Oliganthum Gymnosiphon
  • Oliganthum Bladderwort


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Description

Gymnosiphon oliganthum (also called Few-flowered Gymnosiphon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping, branching stem. It is native to Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosiphon oliganthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosiphon oliganthum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosiphon oliganthum can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Gymnosiphon oliganthum

Gymnosiphon oliganthum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Gymnosiphon oliganthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon oliganthum?

Gymnosiphon oliganthum

What is the common name of Gymnosiphon oliganthum?

African Rice

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosiphon oliganthum?

Wetlands and swamps

Species in the Gymnosiphon genus

Gymnosiphon affinis, Gymnosiphon aphyllus, Gymnosiphon bekensis, Gymnosiphon brachycephalus, Gymnosiphon breviflorus, Gymnosiphon capitatus, Gymnosiphon cymosus, Gymnosiphon danguyanus, Gymnosiphon divaricatus, Gymnosiphon fimbriatus, Gymnosiphon guianensis, Gymnosiphon longistylus, Gymnosiphon minahassae, Gymnosiphon minutus, Gymnosiphon neglectus, Gymnosiphon niveus, Gymnosiphon okamotoi, Gymnosiphon oliganthus, Gymnosiphon panamensis, Gymnosiphon papuanus, Gymnosiphon pauciflorus, Gymnosiphon recurvatus, Gymnosiphon refractus, Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus, Gymnosiphon suaveolens, Gymnosiphon tenellus, Gymnosiphon usambaricus, Gymnosiphon afro-orientalis, Gymnosiphon marieae, Gymnosiphon samoritoureanus, Gymnosiphon constrictus, Gymnosiphon aphyllum, Gymnosiphon oliganthum, Gymnosiphon papuanum, Gymnosiphon pauciflorum, Gymnosiphon urbani, Gymnosiphon saccatus, Gymnosiphon philippinensis, Gymnosiphon queenslandicus, Gymnosiphon syceorosensis, Gymnosiphon mayottensis,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126729-1: Based on the initial data import