Orthosia stenophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
1104090
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 620 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103428
Common Names
- Orthosia stenophylla
- Narrow-Leaved Orthosia
- Narrow-Leaved Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthosia stenophylla (also called Narrow-leaved Orthosia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky, arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Orthosia stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthosia stenophylla is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small, rounded leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthosia stenophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Orthosia stenophylla
Orthosia stenophylla is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
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,
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References
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307951-2: Based on the initial data import