Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
agnesiae
ID:
1329228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forrest ex W.W.Sm.) Mich.Möller & W.H.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 200 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341682





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Description

Oreocharis agnesiae (also called Agnes' Oreocharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis agnesiae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreocharis agnesiae is a pink, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis agnesiae is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that reaches up to 8 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Oreocharis agnesiae

Oreocharis agnesiae is found in China.

Oreocharis agnesiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocharis agnesiae?

Oreocharis agnesiae

What is the common name of Oreocharis agnesiae?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Oreocharis agnesiae?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Oreocharis genus

Oreocharis cavalieri, Oreocharis rhytidophylla, Oreocharis hirsuta, Oreocharis auricula, Oreocharis stenosiphon, Oreocharis pankaiyuae, Oreocharis muscicola, Oreocharis wangwentsaii, Oreocharis acaulis, Oreocharis craibii, Oreocharis begoniifolia, Oreocharis bullata, Oreocharis burtii, Oreocharis chienii, Oreocharis cinerea, Oreocharis concava, Oreocharis convexa, Oreocharis cotinifolia, Oreocharis crenata, Oreocharis dalzielii, Oreocharis dinghushanensis, Oreocharis eximia, Oreocharis fargesii, Oreocharis farreri, Oreocharis flabellata, Oreocharis gamosepala, Oreocharis giraldii, Oreocharis glandulosa, Oreocharis hekouensis, Oreocharis humilis, Oreocharis jiangxiensis, Oreocharis lancifolia, Oreocharis leucantha, Oreocharis longifolia, Oreocharis lungshengensis, Oreocharis mileensis, Oreocharis nanchuanica, Oreocharis obliquifolia, Oreocharis obtusidentata, Oreocharis pumila, Oreocharis pinnatilobata, Oreocharis primuliflora, Oreocharis rhombifolia, Oreocharis ronganensis, Oreocharis rosthornii, Oreocharis rubra, Oreocharis saxatilis, Oreocharis sichuanensis, Oreocharis sichuanica, Oreocharis sinohenryi,

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,

References

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
George Forrest (1873-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forrest' in the authors string.
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.