Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 926 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255519
Common Names
- Ombrocharis Dulcis
- Sweet Ombrocharis
- Sweet Olive-Tree
Description
Ombrocharis dulcis (also called Sweet Ombrocharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Uses & Benefits
Ombrocharis dulcis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright orange flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ombrocharis dulcis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ombrocharis dulcis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Ombrocharis dulcis
Ombrocharis dulcis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Ombrocharis dulcis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ombrocharis dulcis?
Ombrocharis dulcis
What type of plant is Ombrocharis dulcis?
A shrub
Where is Ombrocharis dulcis native to?
Mexico
Species in the Ombrocharis 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,