Omphalocarpum brieyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brieyi
ID:
256261
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines 7(Suppl.): 6 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255593
Common Names
- Brieyi Omphalocarpum
- Omphalocarpum brieyi
- Brieyi's Omphalocarpum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Omphalocarpum brieyi (also called 'Briey's Omphalocarpum', among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalocarpum brieyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omphalocarpum brieyi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Omphalocarpum brieyi is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 24 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 brieyi
Omphalocarpum brieyi can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Omphalocarpum brieyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalocarpum brieyi?
Omphalocarpum brieyi
What is the natural habitat of Omphalocarpum brieyi?
The natural habitat of Omphalocarpum brieyi is tropical rainforests.
What is the distribution of Omphalocarpum brieyi?
The distribution of Omphalocarpum brieyi is limited to Central and South America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-139055: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.