Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 274 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383660
Common Names
- Ottoschulzia Domingensis
- Domingo Ottoschulzia
- Domingo-flowered Ottoschulzia
Description
Ottoschulzia domingensis (also called Domingo's Ottoschulzia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Caribbean and South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ottoschulzia domingensis 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
Ottoschulzia domingensis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed in the centre. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ottoschulzia domingensis is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Simply dig up the clump and divide it into smaller clumps. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Ottoschulzia domingensis
Ottoschulzia domingensis can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Central and South America.
Ottoschulzia domingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ottoschulzia domingensis?
Ottoschulzia domingensis
What is the common name of Ottoschulzia domingensis?
Domingo grasshopper
Where is Ottoschulzia domingensis found?
Ottoschulzia domingensis is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Ottoschulzia genus
Species in the Icacinaceae family
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Alsodeiopsis mannii,
Alsodeiopsis poggei,
Alsodeiopsis rowlandii,
Alsodeiopsis schumannii,
Alsodeiopsis staudtii,
Alsodeiopsis tessmannii,
Alsodeiopsis zenkeri,
Calatola costaricensis,
Calatola laevigata,
Calatola mollis,
Calatola pastazana,
Calatola uxpanapensis,
Calatola microcarpa,
Casimirella ampla,
Casimirella beckii,
Casimirella crispula,
Casimirella diversifolia,
Casimirella guaranitica,
Casimirella lanata,
Casimirella rupestris,
Cassinopsis chapelieri,
Cassinopsis ciliata,
Cassinopsis ilicifolia,
Cassinopsis madagascariensis,
Cassinopsis tinifolia,
Cassinopsis tomentosa,
Desmostachys longipes,
Desmostachys oblongifolia,
Desmostachys planchonianus,
Desmostachys tenuifolius,
Desmostachys vogelii,
Emmotum harleyi,
Emmotum acuminatum,
Emmotum affine,
Emmotum celiae,
Emmotum conjunctum,
Emmotum fagifolium,
Emmotum floribundum,
Emmotum fulvum,
Emmotum glabrum,
Emmotum nitens,
Emmotum orbiculatum,
Emmotum yapacanum,
Emmotum amazonicum,
Hosiea japonica,
Hosiea sinensis,
Icacina claessensii,
Icacina guessfeldtii,
Icacina mannii,