Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tropidoneuron
ID:
483464

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-256385: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.