Status:
valid
Authors:
Harley
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(4)-9539: 5 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318943
Common Names
- Oocephalus tenuithyrsus
- Slender-Thyrsus Oocephalus
- Slender-Thyrsus Climbing Plant
Description
Oocephalus tenuithyrsus (also called 'Thin-leaved 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 tenuithyrsus 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 tenuithyrsus 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.
Where to Find Oocephalus tenuithyrsus
Oocephalus tenuithyrsus can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Oocephalus tenuithyrsus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oocephalus tenuithyrsus?
Oocephalus tenuithyrsus
What type of plant is Oocephalus tenuithyrsus?
Herb
Where is Oocephalus tenuithyrsus found?
South America
Species in the Oocephalus genus
Oocephalus ganevii,
Oocephalus grazielae,
Oocephalus hagei,
Oocephalus halimifolius,
Oocephalus lacunosus,
Oocephalus lythroides,
Oocephalus niveus,
Oocephalus nubicola,
Oocephalus pauciflorus,
Oocephalus petraeus,
Oocephalus piranii,
Oocephalus rigens,
Oocephalus silvinae,
Oocephalus tenuithyrsus,
Oocephalus argyrophyllus,
Oocephalus crassifolius,
Oocephalus foliosus,
Oocephalus oppositiflorus,
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,