Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
leiophylla
ID:
1229614

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 13(3): 99 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228952



Common Names

  • Leiophylla Oreocharis
  • Oreocharis Leiophylla
  • Oreocharis Grandiflora


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Description

Oreocharis leiophylla (also called Smooth Oreocharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers full sun and dry to moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis leiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreocharis leiophylla is a white-greenish color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis leiophylla is a semi-evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in pots or containers, and requires regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Oreocharis leiophylla

Oreocharis leiophylla is native to China, India, and Nepal.

Oreocharis leiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocharis leiophylla?

Oreocharis leiophylla

What is the common name of Oreocharis leiophylla?

Smooth-leaved Chinese Violet

What is the natural habitat of Oreocharis leiophylla?

Moist forests, thickets, and grasslands in 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,

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