Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
oppositiflorus
ID:
1321245

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrank) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 34 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333699



Common Names

  • Oppositiflorus Oocephalus
  • Oocephalus Oppositiflorus
  • Oocephalus oppositiflorus


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Description

Oocephalus oppositiflorus (also called 'Opposite-leaved Oocephalus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 4 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are opposite, ovate to elliptic, and measure up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Oocephalus oppositiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oocephalus oppositiflorus has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, round, flattened fruits containing several seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are ovate with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oocephalus oppositiflorus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Oocephalus oppositiflorus

Oocephalus oppositiflorus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Oocephalus oppositiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oocephalus oppositiflorus?

Oocephalus oppositiflorus

What type of plant is Oocephalus oppositiflorus?

Oocephalus oppositiflorus is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family.

Where is Oocephalus oppositiflorus found?

Oocephalus oppositiflorus is found in India.

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

Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.