Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wei & W.B.Xu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 280: 190 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347275
Common Names
- Oreocharis curvituba
- Curvituba Oreocharis
- C. Oreocharis
Description
Oreocharis curvituba (also called Curved-tube Oreocharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The flowers have a curved tube and yellow-green petals.
Uses & Benefits
Oreocharis curvituba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oreocharis curvituba has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Oreocharis curvituba
Oreocharis curvituba can be found in China.
Oreocharis curvituba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreocharis curvituba?
Oreocharis curvituba
What is the common name of Oreocharis curvituba?
Curved-tube Oreocharis
Where is Oreocharis curvituba found?
It is found in China and Taiwan.
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
Wei Bin Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Xu' in the authors string.
Jia Jia Wei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wei' in the authors string.