Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
brachysiphon
ID:
1106453

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 19: 219 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105791



Common Names

  • Omphalogramma brachysiphon
  • Brachysiphon Omphalogramma
  • Brachysiphon Mountain-bell


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Description

Omphalogramma brachysiphon (also called short-siphoned omphalogramma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan and Korea. It is a low-growing plant with small, white, star-shaped flowers and linear, opposite leaves. It grows in moist habitats, such as near streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalogramma brachysiphon is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is often used in landscaping as a hedge, border, or accent plant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalogramma brachysiphon has yellow flowers with five petals and a long pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalogramma brachysiphon is a perennial plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Omphalogramma brachysiphon

Omphalogramma brachysiphon is found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to SW China (Sichuan, Yunnan), at altitudes of 2000-4000 m.

Species in the Primulaceae family

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