Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rigens
ID:
1306487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harley

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(4)-9539: 4 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318941



Common Names

  • Oocephalus rigens
  • Rigid Oocephalus
  • Rigid Climbing Plant


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Description

Oocephalus rigens (also called 'Rigid Mint', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oocephalus rigens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oocephalus rigens is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Oocephalus rigens

Oocephalus rigens can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Oocephalus rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oocephalus rigens?

Oocephalus rigens

What is the common name of Oocephalus rigens?

Rigid Marshpennywort

Where is Oocephalus rigens native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

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

Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.