Omphalea bracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
256201
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Sp. Blancoan. : 230 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255533
Common Names
- Omphalea Bracteata
- Bracted Omphalea
- Bracted Olive-Tree
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- Omphalea philippinensis Merr. [unknown]
- Tragia bracteata Blanco [unknown]
Description
Omphalea bracteata (also called Bracted Omphalea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Madagascar Plateau.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalea bracteata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omphalea bracteata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Omphalea bracteata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Omphalea bracteata
Omphalea bracteata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia.
Omphalea bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalea bracteata?
Omphalea bracteata
What is the natural habitat of Omphalea bracteata?
The natural habitat of Omphalea bracteata is tropical rainforests.
What is the distribution of Omphalea bracteata?
The distribution of Omphalea bracteata is limited to Central and South America.
Species in the Omphalea genus
Omphalea ankaranensis, Omphalea bracteata, Omphalea brasiliensis, Omphalea celata, Omphalea commutata, Omphalea diandra, Omphalea ekmanii, Omphalea grandifolia, Omphalea hypoleuca, Omphalea malayana, Omphalea mansfeldiana, Omphalea occidentalis, Omphalea oleifera, Omphalea oppositifolia, Omphalea palmata, Omphalea papuana, Omphalea queenslandiae, Omphalea sargentii, Omphalea triandra, Omphalea trichotoma,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-138999: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.