Ornithoboea emarginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
510556
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton & N.S.Lý
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 65: 354 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509888
Common Names
- Ornithoboea emarginata
- Emarginate Ornithoboea
- Emarginata Ornithoboea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithoboea emarginata (also called Emarginate Ornithoboea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes mountains of South America. It is characterized by its white flowers and its leathery leaves. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithoboea emarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ornithoboea emarginata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ornithoboea emarginata is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Ornithoboea emarginata
Ornithoboea emarginata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Ornithoboea emarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea emarginata?
Ornithoboea emarginata
What is the family of Ornithoboea emarginata?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Ornithoboea emarginata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Ornithoboea genus
Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa, Ornithoboea parishii, Ornithoboea occulta, Ornithoboea lacei, Ornithoboea flexuosa, Ornithoboea barbanthera, Ornithoboea multitorta, Ornithoboea emarginata, Ornithoboea arachnoidea, Ornithoboea henryi, Ornithoboea feddei, Ornithoboea wildeana, Ornithoboea calcicola, Ornithoboea maxwellii, Ornithoboea obovata, Ornithoboea puglisiae,
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
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093634-1: Based on the initial data import