Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
256237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) L.J.Gillespie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 133 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255569



Common Names

  • Omphalea Oppositifolia
  • Oppositifolia Omphalea
  • Oppositifolia


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Synonyms

  • Omphalea alternifolia Baill. [unknown]
  • Omphalea biglandulosa Baill. [unknown]
  • Omphalandria oppositifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hecatea alternifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Hecatea biglandulosa Pers. [unknown]
  • Hecatea oppositifolia Willd. [unknown]

Description

Omphalea oppositifolia (also called 'Oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalea oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia

Omphalea oppositifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Omphalea oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalea oppositifolia?

Omphalea oppositifolia

What is the family of Omphalea oppositifolia?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Omphalea oppositifolia?

Oppositifolia

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-139031: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Lynn J. Gillespie (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Gillespie' in the authors string.