Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arcuata
ID:
1105373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Bruyns

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 43: 72 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104711

Common Names

  • Ophionella arcuata
  • Arcuata Ophionella
  • Arcuata Starfish Flower

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Description

Ophionella arcuata (also called Arcuate Ophionella, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and long, thin stems. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ophionella arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ophionella arcuata sub. mirkinii (Pillans) Bruyns
Ophionella arcuata sub. arcuata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophionella arcuata has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophionella arcuata is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and water lightly. The cutting should root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Ophionella arcuata

Ophionella arcuata can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Ophionella genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2610387: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.