Kardomia odontocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.R.Bean) Peter G.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 316 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835877
Common Names
- Kardomia odontocalyx
- Odontocalyx Kardomia
- Odontocalyce Kardomia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kardomia odontocalyx (also called Odontocalyx Kardomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub found in South America. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate to narrowly elliptic. It is native to Argentina and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Kardomia odontocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kardomia odontocalyx has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kardomia odontocalyx is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a sheltered spot until they have rooted.
Where to Find Kardomia odontocalyx
Kardomia odontocalyx is native to India.
Kardomia odontocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kardomia odontocalyx?
Kardomia odontocalyx
What is the common name of Kardomia odontocalyx?
Odontocalyx Kardomia
What is the natural habitat of Kardomia odontocalyx?
Kardomia odontocalyx is native to Central America, particularly Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Species in the Kardomia genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373139: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.