Ornithoboea lacei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacei
ID:
384370
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 115 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383702
Common Names
- Ornithoboea lacei
- Lacei Ornithoboea
- Lace's Ornithoboea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithoboea lacei (also called Lace's Ornithoboea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithoboea lacei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ornithoboea lacei is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Ornithoboea lacei: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Division is best done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ornithoboea lacei
Ornithoboea lacei can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Southeast Asia.
Ornithoboea lacei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea lacei?
Ornithoboea lacei
What is the common name of Ornithoboea lacei?
Lace's grasshopper
Where is Ornithoboea lacei found?
Ornithoboea lacei is found in tropical Africa
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
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:382044-1: Based on the initial data import