Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillosus
ID:
882647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Flora 27: 248 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881982



Common Names

  • Ophiuros papillosus
  • Papillose Brittle Star
  • Papillose Snake Star


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Description

Ophiuros papillosus (also called Papillose Ophiuros, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiuros papillosus has many non-medical uses, including as a source of food, as a source of fiber for rope and clothing, and as a source of fuel for cooking and heating.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophiuros papillosus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiuros papillosus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until roots form, at which point it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Ophiuros papillosus

Ophiuros papillosus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Ophiuros papillosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiuros papillosus?

Ophiuros papillosus

What type of animal is Ophiuros papillosus?

Ophiuros papillosus is a type of echinoderm

What is the habitat of Ophiuros papillosus?

Ophiuros papillosus is found in shallow waters of the Mediterranean Sea

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409780-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].