Odontonema speciosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
1258671
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.M.Baum
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34: 431 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258009
Common Names
- Odontonema Speciosum
- Speciosum Odontonema
- Speciosum Fire Spike
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontonema speciosum (also called Showy Firebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Odontonema speciosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontonema speciosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontonema speciosum can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It needs to be protected from strong winds and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Odontonema speciosum
Odontonema speciosum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Odontonema speciosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontonema speciosum?
Odontonema speciosum
What is the natural habitat of Odontonema speciosum?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
What are the common uses of Odontonema speciosum?
The leaves are used for medicinal purposes
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,
References
Vicki M. Baum: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Baum' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.