Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
asarifolia
ID:
1255648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 20(2): 93 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254986



Common Names

  • Odontocarya Asarifolia
  • Asarifolia's Odontocarya
  • Asarifolia's Toothcup


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Description

Odontocarya asarifolia (also called asarifolia odontocarya, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Odontocarya asarifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontocarya asarifolia has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontocarya asarifolia is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Odontocarya asarifolia should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Odontocarya asarifolia

Odontocarya asarifolia can be found in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Odontocarya asarifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontocarya asarifolia?

Odontocarya asarifolia

What is the common name of Odontocarya asarifolia?

Asarifolia Odontocarya

What is the natural habitat of Odontocarya asarifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico

Species in the Odontocarya genus

Odontocarya acuparata, Odontocarya petiolaris, Odontocarya mallosperma, Odontocarya hastata, Odontocarya froesii, Odontocarya floribunda, Odontocarya tamoides, Odontocarya steyermarkii, Odontocarya zuliana, Odontocarya vitis, Odontocarya membranacea, Odontocarya diplobotrya, Odontocarya ulei, Odontocarya tripetala, Odontocarya truncata, Odontocarya macarenae, Odontocarya echinus, Odontocarya dielsiana, Odontocarya klugii, Odontocarya deminuta, Odontocarya integrifolia, Odontocarya emarginata, Odontocarya monandra, Odontocarya syncretica, Odontocarya rusbyi, Odontocarya krukoviana, Odontocarya wullschlaegelii, Odontocarya perforata, Odontocarya schimpffii, Odontocarya magnifolia, Odontocarya micrantha, Odontocarya mexicana, Odontocarya tenacissima, Odontocarya septemfida, Odontocarya amazonum, Odontocarya asarifolia, Odontocarya duckei, Odontocarya miersiana, Odontocarya smithiorum,

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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