Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
256111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 872 (1924 publ. 1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255443

Common Names

  • Oligoceras Eberhardtii
  • Eberhardt's Oligoceras
  • Eberhardt's Small Horn

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Description

Oligoceras eberhardtii (also called 'Eberhardt's Oligoceras', among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Oligoceras eberhardtii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright pink flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oligoceras eberhardtii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oligoceras eberhardtii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep them in a warm, moist environment until germination occurs. Semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in the summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Oligoceras eberhardtii

Oligoceras eberhardtii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Oligoceras eberhardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oligoceras eberhardtii?

Oligoceras eberhardtii

What is the common name of Oligoceras eberhardtii?

Eberhardt's Oligoceras

What is the natural habitat of Oligoceras eberhardtii?

Dry grasslands and scrubland

Species in the Oligoceras genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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