Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Wiens & Polhill
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 222 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075480
Common Names
- Ugogensis Oncocalyx
- Oncocalyx ugogensis
- Ugogensis Oncocalyx
Uses & Benefits
Oncocalyx ugogensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oncocalyx ugogensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oncocalyx ugogensis can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Oncocalyx ugogensis
Oncocalyx ugogensis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
Species in the Oncocalyx genus
Oncocalyx welwitschii,
Oncocalyx kelleri,
Oncocalyx angularis,
Oncocalyx bolusii,
Oncocalyx fischeri,
Oncocalyx ghikae,
Oncocalyx glabratus,
Oncocalyx sulfureus,
Oncocalyx ugogensis,
Oncocalyx cordifolius,
Oncocalyx quinquenervius,
Oncocalyx doberae,
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,