Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosser
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 22: 233 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254587
Common Names
- Oeonia curvata
- Curved Oeonia
- Curved Woodland Star
Description
Oeonia curvata (also called Curved Oeonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem and small, white flowers. It is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oeonia curvata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections. It is also used as a food source and for its oil, which is used for cooking and lighting.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oeonia curvata are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oeonia curvata is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.
Where to Find Oeonia curvata
Oeonia curvata is native to tropical Africa.
Oeonia curvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oeonia curvata?
Oeonia curvata
What is the common name of Oeonia curvata?
Curvata
What is the natural habitat of Oeonia curvata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Oeonia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,