Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deplanchei
ID:
1411417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 181 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423882

Common Names

  • Oxytes deplanchei
  • Deplanche's Oxytes
  • Deplanche's Bush

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Description

Oxytes deplanchei (also called Deplanche's Oxytes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytes deplanchei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytes deplanchei var. ovalifolia (Däniker) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Oxytes deplanchei var. deplanchei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytes deplanchei is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytes deplanchei is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a container.

Where to Find Oxytes deplanchei

Oxytes deplanchei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Oxytes deplanchei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytes deplanchei?

Oxytes deplanchei

What is the common name of Oxytes deplanchei?

Deplanche's Oxytes

Where is Oxytes deplanchei native to?

South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.