Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
oldhamii
ID:
1065780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Soler.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 27: 400 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065118



Common Names

  • Titanotrichum oldhamii
  • Oldham's Titanotrichum
  • Oldham's Chinese Violet


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Description

Titanotrichum oldhamii (also called Oldham’s Titanotrichum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It has a creeping habit with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is usually found in shady, moist areas such as forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Titanotrichum oldhamii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It produces small, white flowers and has attractive, glossy foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Titanotrichum oldhamii has white flowers with yellow centers and red stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Titanotrichum oldhamii is a perennial plant that is native to China. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Titanotrichum oldhamii

Titanotrichum oldhamii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Titanotrichum genus

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-14002202: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Hans Solereder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soler.' in the authors string.