Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minutigibbum
ID:
483420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 277 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482752



Common Names

  • Oxystophyllum Minutigibbum
  • Minutigibbum Oxystophyllum
  • Minutigibbum Primrose


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Synonyms

  • Aporum minutigibbum (J.J.Sm.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Dendrobium minutigibbum J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum (also called Tiny-toothed Oxystophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Ghats of India, where it grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum has a white flower with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum is an evergreen perennial that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oxystophyllum minutigibbum

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum can be found in the mountains of India.

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Oxystophyllum minutigibbum?

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

What type of soil should Oxystophyllum minutigibbum be planted in?

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.

How much light does Oxystophyllum minutigibbum need?

Oxystophyllum minutigibbum prefers partial shade.

Species in the Oxystophyllum genus

Oxystophyllum atropurpureum, Oxystophyllum carnosum, Oxystophyllum excavatum, Oxystophyllum acianthum, Oxystophyllum ambotiense, Oxystophyllum araneum, Oxystophyllum atrorubens, Oxystophyllum bipulvinatum, Oxystophyllum buruense, Oxystophyllum changjiangense, Oxystophyllum cultratum, Oxystophyllum cuneatipetalum, Oxystophyllum deliense, Oxystophyllum elmeri, Oxystophyllum floridanum, Oxystophyllum govidjoae, Oxystophyllum hagerupii, Oxystophyllum helvolum, Oxystophyllum hypodon, Oxystophyllum kaudernii, Oxystophyllum lepoense, Oxystophyllum lockhartioides, Oxystophyllum longipecten, Oxystophyllum minutigibbum, Oxystophyllum moluccense, Oxystophyllum nitidiflorum, Oxystophyllum oblongum, Oxystophyllum oligadenium, Oxystophyllum paniferum, Oxystophyllum sinuatum, Oxystophyllum speculigerum, Oxystophyllum subsessile, Oxystophyllum torricellianum, Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron, Oxystophyllum tumoriferum, Oxystophyllum validipecten,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-256375: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.