Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) M.A.Clem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 278 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482796
Common Names
- Oxystophyllum Tropidoneuron
- Tropidoneuron Oxystophyllum
- Tropidoneuron Primrose
Synonyms
- Aporum tropidoneuron (Schltr.) Rauschert [unknown]
- Dendrobium tropidoneuron Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron (also called Tropidoneuron 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 tropidoneuron is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron has a white flower with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron is a perennial plant native to China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron
Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron?
Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron
What is the natural habitat of Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the growth habit of Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron?
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,