Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 276 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255563
Common Names
- Omphalea Mansfeldiana
- Mansfeldiana Omphalea
- Mansfeldiana
Description
Omphalea mansfeldiana (also called 'Mansfeldiana 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 Central and South America and grows in humid, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalea mansfeldiana 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 mansfeldiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Omphalea mansfeldiana 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 mansfeldiana
Omphalea mansfeldiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Omphalea mansfeldiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalea mansfeldiana?
Omphalea mansfeldiana
What is the family of Omphalea mansfeldiana?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Omphalea mansfeldiana?
Mansfeldiana
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,