Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Santam. & J.E.Jiménez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71: 371 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033490
Common Names
- Otoba vespertilio
- Vespertilio Otoba
- Otoba
Uses & Benefits
Otoba vespertilio is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Otoba vespertilio has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Otoba vespertilio is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Otoba vespertilio
Otoba vespertilio is native to Colombia.
Otoba vespertilio FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otoba vespertilio?
Otoba vespertilio
What is the family of Otoba vespertilio?
Myristicaceae
What is the common name of Otoba vespertilio?
Vespertilio Otoba
Species in the Otoba genus
Otoba parvifolia,
Otoba novogranatensis,
Otoba glycycarpa,
Otoba acuminata,
Otoba latialata,
Otoba gordoniifolia,
Otoba gracilipes,
Otoba lehmannii,
Otoba vespertilio,
Otoba cyclobasis,
Otoba scottmorii,
Otoba squamosa,
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
Brochoneura usambarensis,
Coelocaryon botryoides,
Coelocaryon oxycarpum,
Coelocaryon preussii,
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum,
Compsoneura anoriensis,
Compsoneura atopa,
Compsoneura capitellata,
Compsoneura claroensis,
Compsoneura cuatrecasasii,
Compsoneura debilis,
Compsoneura diazii,
Compsoneura excelsa,
Compsoneura lapidiflora,
Compsoneura mexicana,
Compsoneura mutisii,
Compsoneura racemosa,
Compsoneura rigidifolia,
Compsoneura schultesiana,
Compsoneura sprucei,
Compsoneura trianae,
Compsoneura ulei,
Doyleanthus arillata,
Endocomia canarioides,
Endocomia macrocoma,
Endocomia rufirachis,
Endocomia virella,
Gymnacranthera bancana,
Gymnacranthera canarica,
Gymnacranthera contracta,
Gymnacranthera farquhariana,
Gymnacranthera forbesii,
Gymnacranthera maliliensis,
Gymnacranthera ocellata,
Haematodendron glabrum,
Horsfieldia ampla,
Horsfieldia ampliformis,
Horsfieldia amplomontana,
Horsfieldia amygdalina,
Horsfieldia androphora,
Horsfieldia angularis,
Horsfieldia aruana,
Horsfieldia atjehensis,
Horsfieldia australiana,
Horsfieldia basifissa,
Horsfieldia borneensis,
Horsfieldia brachiata,
Horsfieldia carnosa,
Horsfieldia clavata,