Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 45: 180 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105790
Common Names
- Omphalogramma vinciflora
- Vinciflora Omphalogramma
- Vinciflora Mountain-bell
Description
Omphalogramma vinciflora (also called vinca-flowered 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 vinciflora 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 vinciflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Omphalogramma vinciflora 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 vinciflora
Omphalogramma vinciflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with warm, dry climates such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Omphalogramma genus
Omphalogramma burmanicum,
Omphalogramma coxii,
Omphalogramma pilosum,
Omphalogramma tibeticum,
Omphalogramma vinciflora,
Omphalogramma brachysiphon,
Omphalogramma elegans,
Omphalogramma minus,
Omphalogramma delavayi,
Omphalogramma forrestii,
Omphalogramma elwesianum,
Omphalogramma souliei,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,