Ochthocosmus berryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berryi
ID:
384337
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 313 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383669
Common Names
- Ochthocosmus Berryi
- Berry's Ochthocosmus
- Berry Ochthocosmus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ochthocosmus berryi (also called Berry's Dwarf Gecko, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial gecko species native to the Caribbean. It has a brownish-gray body and a yellowish-white belly. It is found in tropical dry forests and in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ochthocosmus berryi 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
Ochthocosmus berryi 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ochthocosmus berryi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Ochthocosmus berryi
Ochthocosmus berryi can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Southeast Asia.
Ochthocosmus berryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochthocosmus berryi?
Ochthocosmus berryi
What is the common name of Ochthocosmus berryi?
Berry's grasshopper
Where is Ochthocosmus berryi found?
Ochthocosmus berryi is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Ochthocosmus genus
Species in the Ixonanthaceae family
Cyrillopsis micrantha, Cyrillopsis paraensis, Ixonanthes icosandra, Ixonanthes petiolaris, Ixonanthes reticulata, Ochthocosmus roraimae, Ochthocosmus multiflorus, Ochthocosmus berryi, Ochthocosmus longipedicellatus, Ochthocosmus gossweileri, Ochthocosmus floribundus, Ochthocosmus attenuatus, Ochthocosmus barrae, Phyllocosmus sessiliflorus, Phyllocosmus lemaireanus, Phyllocosmus congolensis, Phyllocosmus calothyrsus, Phyllocosmus africanus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2387539: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.