Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brachypodus
ID:
1329825

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Li & Zhi M.Li

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 204: 296 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342279



Common Names

  • Oreocharis brachypodus
  • Short-stalked Oreocharis
  • Short-stalked Oreocharis


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Description

Oreocharis brachypodus (also called the Short-stalked Oreocharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers, and is found in humid forests and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis brachypodus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocharis brachypodus has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis brachypodus is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions can be made in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Oreocharis brachypodus

Oreocharis brachypodus can be found in China.

Oreocharis brachypodus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocharis brachypodus?

Oreocharis brachypodus

What is the common name of Oreocharis brachypodus?

No common name

What is the native range of Oreocharis brachypodus?

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

Jia Mei Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Li' in the authors string.
Zhi Min Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhi M.Li' in the authors string.