Octoknema ogoouensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Malécot & Gosline
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 397 (2011 publ. 2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331922
Common Names
- Octoknema ogoouensis
- Ogoouensis Octoknema
- Ogoouensis's Octoknema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Octoknema ogoouensis (also called Ogooue Octoknema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an upright habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Octoknema ogoouensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Octoknema ogoouensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Octoknema ogoouensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Octoknema ogoouensis
Octoknema ogoouensis is found in Gabon.
Octoknema ogoouensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octoknema ogoouensis?
Octoknema ogoouensis
What is the family of Octoknema ogoouensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Octoknema ogoouensis?
Ogooue Octoknema
Species in the Octoknema genus
Octoknema hulstaertiana, Octoknema genovefae, Octoknema borealis, Octoknema aruwimiensis, Octoknema affinis, Octoknema affinis, Octoknema dinklagei, Octoknema orientalis, Octoknema klaineana, Octoknema bakossiensis, Octoknema belingensis, Octoknema chailluensis, Octoknema kivuensis, Octoknema mokoko, Octoknema ogoouensis,
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,
References
Valéry Malécot (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malécot' in the authors string.
George Gosline: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gosline' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114311-1: Based on the initial data import