Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
torricellianum
ID:
483461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 278 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482793



Common Names

  • Oxystophyllum Torricellianum
  • Torricellianum Oxystophyllum
  • Torricellianum Primrose


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Synonyms

  • Dendrobium atrorubens Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium torricellianum Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Oxystophyllum torricellianum (also called Torricelli's Oxystophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxystophyllum torricellianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover due to its low-growing habit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxystophyllum torricellianum 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 torricellianum 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 torricellianum

Oxystophyllum torricellianum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.

Oxystophyllum torricellianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxystophyllum torricellianum?

Oxystophyllum torricellianum

What is the natural habitat of Oxystophyllum torricellianum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the growth habit of Oxystophyllum torricellianum?

It is a small, erect, evergreen shrub

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-256384: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.