Oxystophyllum tumoriferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tumoriferum
ID:
483472
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) M.A.Clem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 278 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482804
Common Names
- Oxystophyllum Tumoriferum
- Tumoriferum Oxystophyllum
- Tumoriferum Primrose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aporum tumoriferum (J.J.Sm.) Rauschert [unknown]
- Dendrobium tumoriferum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Oxystophyllum tumoriferum (also called Tumor-bearing 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 tumoriferum is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxystophyllum tumoriferum has yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base. The seeds are small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxystophyllum tumoriferum 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 tumoriferum
Oxystophyllum tumoriferum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Oxystophyllum tumoriferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxystophyllum tumoriferum?
Oxystophyllum tumoriferum
What is the natural habitat of Oxystophyllum tumoriferum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the growth habit of Oxystophyllum tumoriferum?
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-256386: 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.