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
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.
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
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Acalypha persimilis,
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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,