Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
visciflua
ID:
261767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum. ex Hallier f.) Vonk

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 89(4): 46 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261099

Common Names

  • Orthopichonia visciflua
  • Viscid Orthopichonia
  • Sticky Orthopichonia

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Synonyms

  • Orthandra staudtii (Stapf) Pichon [unknown]
  • Orthopichonia staudtii (Stapf) H.Huber [unknown]
  • Clitandra sclerophylla K.Schum. ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Clitandra staudtii Stapf [unknown]
  • Clitandra visciflua K.Schum. ex Hallier f. [unknown]

Description

Orthopichonia visciflua (also called the Viscid Orthopichonia, among many other common names) is a species of orthopichoniid cephalopod, a type of extinct nautiloid. It is characterized by a long, straight shell with a pointed end. This species is native to Europe and was found in shallow marine environments.

Uses & Benefits

Orthopichonia visciflua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthopichonia visciflua is a white to cream-colored inflorescence with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthopichonia visciflua is a tropical palm species native to Australia. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Orthopichonia visciflua

Orthopichonia visciflua is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Orthopichonia visciflua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthopichonia visciflua?

Orthopichonia visciflua

What is the natural habitat of Orthopichonia visciflua?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

What is the flowering season of Orthopichonia visciflua?

It flowers from April to July.

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 kew-144282: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
G.J.A. Vonk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vonk' in the authors string.