Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
vitis
ID:
389475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 329 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388807



Common Names

  • Odontocarya vitis
  • Vitis Odontocarya
  • Odontocarya


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Description

Odontocarya vitis (also called Vine Toothpod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has an underground tuber and grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Odontocarya vitis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontocarya vitis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontocarya vitis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, light soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. The plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart.

Where to Find Odontocarya vitis

Odontocarya vitis is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests and savannas.

Odontocarya vitis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontocarya vitis?

Odontocarya vitis

What is the common name of Odontocarya vitis?

Vine odontocarya

What is the natural habitat of Odontocarya vitis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2397284: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.