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
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.
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 Oxytes genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.