Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
oblongifolium
ID:
499384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 148 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498716

Common Names

  • Oblong-leaved Schistostemon
  • Oblong-leaved Schistostemony
  • Oblong-leaved Schistostemony

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Synonyms

  • Sacoglottis oblongifolia Urb. [unknown]
  • Humiria oblongifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Humirium oblongifolium Benth. [unknown]

Description

Schistostemon oblongifolium (also called Oblong-leaved schistostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Schistostemon oblongifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schistostemon oblongifolium has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistostemon oblongifolium is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division.

Where to Find Schistostemon oblongifolium

Schistostemon oblongifolium is native to Venezuela. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Schistostemon oblongifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Schistostemon oblongifolium?

Oblong-leaf Daisy

What is the scientific name of Oblong-leaf Daisy?

Schistostemon oblongifolium

What is the growth habit of Oblong-leaf Daisy?

It is an evergreen perennial that grows in a clump with a height of up to 30 cm (12 in).

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2591531: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.