Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1328852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Mich.Möller & W.H.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Candollea 69: 180 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341306





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Description

Oreocharis speciosa (also called Showy Oreocharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to China. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of medicinal herbs and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocharis speciosa has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis speciosa is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It is best propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Oreocharis speciosa

Oreocharis speciosa is native to China.

Oreocharis speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocharis speciosa?

Oreocharis speciosa

What is the common name of Oreocharis speciosa?

Showy Oreocharis

What is the natural habitat of Oreocharis speciosa?

Forests of 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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' 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.