Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 4: 77 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255585
Common Names
- Agglomeratum Omphalocarpum
- Omphalocarpum agglomeratum
- Agglomeratum's Omphalocarpum
Description
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum (also called 'Agglomeratum Omphalocarpum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia and grows in humid, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 12 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Omphalocarpum agglomeratum
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalocarpum agglomeratum?
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum
What is the family of Omphalocarpum agglomeratum?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Omphalocarpum agglomeratum?
Agglomeratum
Species in the Omphalocarpum genus
Omphalocarpum adolfi-friederici,
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum,
Omphalocarpum ahia,
Omphalocarpum bequaertii,
Omphalocarpum boyankombo,
Omphalocarpum bracteatum,
Omphalocarpum brieyi,
Omphalocarpum busange,
Omphalocarpum cabrae,
Omphalocarpum claessensii,
Omphalocarpum elatum,
Omphalocarpum ghesquierei,
Omphalocarpum lecomteanum,
Omphalocarpum lescrauwaetii,
Omphalocarpum lujai,
Omphalocarpum massoko,
Omphalocarpum mayumbense,
Omphalocarpum mortehanii,
Omphalocarpum ogouense,
Omphalocarpum pachysteloides,
Omphalocarpum pedicellatum,
Omphalocarpum procerum,
Omphalocarpum sankuruense,
Omphalocarpum sphaerocarpum,
Omphalocarpum strombocarpum,
Omphalocarpum torosum,
Omphalocarpum vermoesenii,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,