Omphalea occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
256234
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 529 (1938 publ. 1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255566
Common Names
- Omphalea Occidentalis
- Occidentalis Omphalea
- Occidentalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Omphalea occidentalis (also called 'Occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis
Omphalea occidentalis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Omphalea occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalea occidentalis?
Omphalea occidentalis
What is the family of Omphalea occidentalis?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Omphalea occidentalis?
Occidentalis
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-139029: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.