Ornithoboea occulta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occulta
ID:
384368
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 29: 101 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383700
Common Names
- Ornithoboea occulta
- Occulta Ornithoboea
- Occult Ornithoboea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithoboea occulta (also called Occult 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 occulta 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 occulta 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 occulta: 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 occulta
Ornithoboea occulta can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Southeast Asia.
Ornithoboea occulta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea occulta?
Ornithoboea occulta
What is the common name of Ornithoboea occulta?
Occult grasshopper
Where is Ornithoboea occulta found?
Ornithoboea occulta 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
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012061-1: Based on the initial data import