Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
polytrichus
ID:
1237603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 5: 22 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236941



Common Names

  • Oxybaphus polytrichus
  • Many-haired Oxybaphus
  • Many-haired-leaved Oxybaphus


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Description

Oxybaphus polytrichus (also called Many-haired Oxybaphus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as coniferous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxybaphus polytrichus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxybaphus polytrichus is white with yellow centers and has four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Oxybaphus polytrichus

Oxybaphus polytrichus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Oxybaphus polytrichus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxybaphus polytrichus?

Oxybaphus polytrichus

What is the natural habitat of Oxybaphus polytrichus?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

What is the average size of Oxybaphus polytrichus?

The average size is around 10 cm in length

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50092282: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.