Omphalea brasiliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
256205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 86 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255537
Common Names
- Omphalea Brasiliensis
- Brazilian Omphalea
- Brazilian Olive-Tree
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- Omphalandria brasiliensis Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Omphalea brasiliensis (also called 'Brazilian Omphalea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical South America and grows in humid, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalea brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omphalea brasiliensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Omphalea brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis
Omphalea brasiliensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Omphalea brasiliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalea brasiliensis?
Omphalea brasiliensis
What is the natural habitat of Omphalea brasiliensis?
The natural habitat of Omphalea brasiliensis is tropical rainforests.
What is the distribution of Omphalea brasiliensis?
The distribution of Omphalea brasiliensis is limited to Brazil.
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-139001: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.