Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
auricula
ID:
384289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 64 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383621



Common Names

  • Oreocharis auricula
  • Ear-Leaved Oreocharis
  • Earleaf Oreocharis


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Synonyms

  • Oreocharis sericea H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Perantha auricula Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Chirita sericea H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus auriculus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Oreocharis auricula auricula [unknown]
  • Oreocharis leveilleana Fedde [unknown]

Description

Oreocharis auricula (also called Auriculate Oreocharis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis auricula is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oreocharis auricula var. denticulata K.Y.Pan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreocharis auricula is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis auricula is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Simply dig up the clump and divide it into smaller clumps. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Oreocharis auricula

Oreocharis auricula can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Southeast Asia.

Oreocharis auricula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocharis auricula?

Oreocharis auricula

What type of plant is Oreocharis auricula?

Oreocharis auricula is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Oreocharis auricula found?

Oreocharis auricula is native to China.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2387451: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.