Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oxysepala
ID:
658126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leeuwenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 8: 50 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657458



Common Names

  • Drymonia oxysepala
  • Oxysepala Drymonia
  • Oxysepala


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Description

Drymonia oxysepala (also called Pointed-sepal Drymonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to Central America and northern South America, where it grows in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia oxysepala is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Drymonia oxysepala has white flowers with yellow-green stripes and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia oxysepala is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Drymonia oxysepala

Drymonia oxysepala is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Drymonia oxysepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia oxysepala?

Drymonia oxysepala

What is the natural habitat of Drymonia oxysepala?

Tropical rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia

What are the common names of Drymonia oxysepala?

Sharp-sepaled Drymonia, Sharp-sepaled Velvet Plant

Species in the Drymonia genus

Drymonia tomentulifera, Drymonia aciculata, Drymonia affinis, Drymonia alloplectoides, Drymonia ambonensis, Drymonia anisophylla, Drymonia antherocycla, Drymonia brochidodroma, Drymonia candida, Drymonia chiribogana, Drymonia coccinea, Drymonia conchocalyx, Drymonia coriacea, Drymonia crassa, Drymonia crenatiloba, Drymonia dodsonii, Drymonia doratostyla, Drymonia dressleri, Drymonia ecuadorensis, Drymonia erythroloma, Drymonia fimbriata, Drymonia flavida, Drymonia foliacea, Drymonia folsomii, Drymonia glandulosa, Drymonia guatemalensis, Drymonia hansteiniana, Drymonia hoppii, Drymonia killipii, Drymonia laciniosa, Drymonia lanceolata, Drymonia macrantha, Drymonia macrophylla, Drymonia microcalyx, Drymonia microphylla, Drymonia mortoniana, Drymonia multiflora, Drymonia oinochrophylla, Drymonia oxysepala, Drymonia parviflora, Drymonia peltata, Drymonia pendula, Drymonia pilifera, Drymonia psila, Drymonia psilocalyx, Drymonia pudica, Drymonia pulchra, Drymonia punctulata, Drymonia rhodoloma, Drymonia rubra,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,