Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
scoparia
ID:
510563

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Liede & Meve

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 207 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509895

Common Names

  • Orthosia Scoparia
  • Scoparia Moth
  • Scoparia

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Synonyms

  • Lyonsia scoparia (Nutt.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Metastelma melananthum (Decne.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Metastelma scoparium (Nutt.) Vail [unknown]
  • Orthosia melantha (Decne.) Malme [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum melanthum Decne. [unknown]
  • Amphistelma angulatum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Amphistelma chloranthum Silveira [unknown]
  • Amphistelma filiforme Griseb. [unknown]
  • Amphistelma graminifolium Griseb. [unknown]
  • Amphistelma leptocladon (Decne.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Amphistelma melanthum (Decne.) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Amphistelma scoparium (Nutt.) Small [unknown]
  • Amphistelma tomentosum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum aphyllum Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Cynanchum atrorubens (Schltr.) Alain [unknown]
  • Cynanchum ephedroides (Griseb.) Alain [unknown]
  • Cynanchum fawcettii (Schltr.) Stearn [unknown]
  • Cynanchum floridum Vell. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum graminifolium (Griseb.) Alain [unknown]
  • Cynanchum leptocladum (Decne.) Jiménez [unknown]
  • Cynanchum melanthum (Decne.) T.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum microphylum Raf. [illegitimate]
  • Cynanchum peruvianum (Schltr.) Morillo [unknown]
  • Cynanchum sauvallei Alain [unknown]
  • Cynanchum scoparium Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum subulatum Vell. [unknown]
  • Cynoctonum scoparium Chapm. [deprecated]
  • Metastelma peruvianum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Metastelma rariflorum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Metastelma aphyllum Decne. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum leptocladum Decne. [unknown]
  • Metastelma melanthum (Decne. ex DC.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum aphyllum (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum angulatum (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum tomentosum (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Metastelma atrorubens Schltr. [unknown]
  • Metastelma ephedroides (Griseb.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Metastelma fawcettii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Metastelma leptocladum (Decne.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Vincetoxicum scoparium (Nutt.) Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Orthosia aphylla (Decne.) Malme [unknown]
  • Orthosia tomentosa (E.Fourn.) Malme [unknown]
  • Tassadia subulata (Vell.) Fontella & E.A.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Tassadia subulata florida (Vell.) Fontella & E.A.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Tassadia subulata tomentosa (E.Fourn.) Fontella [deprecated]

Description

Orthosia scoparia (also called Scoparia Orthosia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes mountains of South America. It is characterized by its white flowers and its leathery leaves. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosia scoparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthosia scoparia has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosia scoparia is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Orthosia scoparia

Orthosia scoparia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry and sunny conditions.

Orthosia scoparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosia scoparia?

Orthosia scoparia

What is the common name of Orthosia scoparia?

Scoparia

Where is Orthosia scoparia found?

Mexico

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-2608035: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.