Orthosia mollis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
385663
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 618 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384995
Common Names
- Mollis Orthosia
- Mollis False Foxglove
- Mollis Brazilian False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthosia mollis (also called 'Soft Orthosia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a thick, woody rootstock and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.
Uses & Benefits
Orthosia mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthosia mollis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthosia mollis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Orthosia mollis
Orthosia mollis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Orthosia mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthosia mollis?
Orthosia mollis
What is the common name of Orthosia mollis?
Soft Orthosia
What is the family of Orthosia mollis?
Noctuidae
Species in the Orthosia genus
Orthosia congesta, Orthosia eichleri, Orthosia mollis, Orthosia loandensis, Orthosia cassythoides, Orthosia ellemanniae, Orthosia scoparia, Orthosia arenosa, Orthosia itatiaiensis, Orthosia tarmensis, Orthosia urceolata, Orthosia virgata, Orthosia multiflora, Orthosia umbrosa, Orthosia stenophylla, Orthosia dusenii, Orthosia extra-axillaris, Orthosia glaberrima, Orthosia misera, Orthosia ramosa, Orthosia rubens, Orthosia smaragdina, Orthosia stipitata, Orthosia cynanchoides, Orthosia woodii, Orthosia guilleminiana, Orthosia pearcei, Orthosia bonplandiana, Orthosia calycina, Orthosia cardozoi, Orthosia henriqueana, Orthosia meridensis, Orthosia parviflora, Orthosia pubescens, Orthosia selloana, Orthosia stannardii, Orthosia ventensis, Orthosia angustifolia,
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
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176865-2: Based on the initial data import