Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
feddei
ID:
1230692

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 296 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230030



Common Names

  • Ornithoboea feddei
  • Feddei Ornithoboea
  • Feddei Ornithoboea Tree


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Description

Ornithoboea feddei (also called Fedde's ornithoboea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithoboea feddei is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithoboea feddei has white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed per seedpod. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Where to Find Ornithoboea feddei

Ornithoboea feddei can be found in the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Ornithoboea feddei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea feddei?

Ornithoboea feddei

What is the common name of Ornithoboea feddei?

Feddei Ornithoboea

Where is Ornithoboea feddei found?

It is native to the mountains of India and Nepal

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50061373: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.