Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opposita
ID:
215754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 1: 212 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215083



Common Names

  • Hoslundia opposita
  • Opposite Hoslundia
  • Opposite False-nettle


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Synonyms

  • Hoslundia decumbens Benth. [unknown]
  • Hoslundia oppositifolia P.Beauv. [unknown]
  • Hoslundia verticillata Vahl [unknown]
  • Micranthes menthoides Bertol. [unknown]
  • Orthosiphon physocalycinus A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Premna longipes Baker [unknown]
  • Clerodendrum micranthum Gilli [unknown]
  • Hoslundia opposita verticillata (Vahl) Baker [unknown]
  • Hoslundia opposita decumbens (Benth.) Baker [unknown]

Description

Hoslundia opposita (also called 'Opposite Hoslundia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoslundia opposita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoslundia opposita has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoslundia opposita is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded position. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in a warm, shaded position. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Hoslundia opposita

Hoslundia opposita is native to Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils in western Argentina and Chile.

Hoslundia opposita FAQ

What is Hoslundia opposita?

Hoslundia opposita is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.

Where does Hoslundia opposita grow?

Hoslundia opposita is native to Central America.

What type of environment does Hoslundia opposita prefer?

Hoslundia opposita prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun.

Species in the Hoslundia genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-100248: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.