Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
doberae
ID:
1263458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schweinf.) A.G.Mill. & J.A.Nyberg

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 39 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262796



Common Names

  • Oncocalyx doberae
  • Dobera Oncocalyx
  • Dobera Milkweed


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Description

Oncocalyx doberae (also called Dober's Oncocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands and has small, yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oncocalyx doberae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncocalyx doberae is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncocalyx doberae is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Oncocalyx doberae

Oncocalyx doberae can be found in Colombia.

Oncocalyx doberae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncocalyx doberae?

Oncocalyx doberae

What are the common names of Oncocalyx doberae?

Mintweed, Mintweed, and Aitchison's Ophiocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Oncocalyx doberae?

Grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50204037: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
J.A. Nyberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Nyberg' in the authors string.