Status:
valid
Authors:
(Planch.) Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 494 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385263
Common Names
- Rutilans Odontonema
- Rutilans Firespike
- Rutilans Firespike Bush
Description
Odontonema rutilans (also called rutile odontonema, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Odontonema rutilans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontonema rutilans has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontonema rutilans is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Odontonema rutilans
Odontonema rutilans is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Odontonema rutilans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontonema rutilans?
Odontonema rutilans
What type of plant is Odontonema rutilans?
A shrub
Where is Odontonema rutilans found?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Odontonema genus
Odontonema hondurensis,
Odontonema glabrum,
Odontonema fuchsiodes,
Odontonema dissitiflorum,
Odontonema liesneri,
Odontonema callistachyum,
Odontonema brevipes,
Odontonema bracteolatum,
Odontonema barleriodes,
Odontonema ampelocaule,
Odontonema album,
Odontonema albiflorum,
Odontonema cuspidatum,
Odontonema sessile,
Odontonema rutilans,
Odontonema rubrum,
Odontonema tubaeforme,
Odontonema amplexicaule,
Odontonema foliaceobracteatus,
Odontonema mortonii,
Odontonema schomburgkianum,
Odontonema nitidum,
Odontonema microphyllus,
Odontonema glaberrimum,
Odontonema laxum,
Odontonema mazarunensis,
Odontonema auriculatum,
Odontonema speciosum,
Odontonema lindavii,
Odontonema aliciae,
Odontonema corymbulosum,
Odontonema peruvianum,
Odontonema guayaquilense,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,