Status:
valid
Authors:
(Graebn.) Makino
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Makinoa 9: 175 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430169
Common Names
- Zabelia onkocarpa
- Onkocarpa Zabelia
- Onkocarpa Zabelia Vine
Description
Zabelia onkocarpa (also called 'Onkocarpa Zabelia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zabelia onkocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zabelia onkocarpa is a white or pinkish-white color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is an ovoid capsule, and the seedlings are slender and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zabelia onkocarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or summer, while cuttings can be taken in summer or autumn. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Zabelia onkocarpa
Zabelia onkocarpa is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Zabelia onkocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zabelia onkocarpa?
Zabelia onkocarpa
What is the common name of Zabelia onkocarpa?
Onkocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Zabelia onkocarpa?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Zabelia genus
Zabelia angustifolia,
Zabelia onkocarpa,
Zabelia corymbosa,
Zabelia parvifolia,
Zabelia triflora,
Zabelia tyaihyoni,
Zabelia umbellata,
Zabelia integrifolia,
Zabelia buddleioides,
Zabelia biflora,
Zabelia dielsii,
Zabelia brachystemon,
Zabelia densipila,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,