Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
acerosum
ID:
385674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 8: 106 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385006

Common Names

  • Acerosum Primrose
  • Acerosum Water Primrose
  • Acerosum Brazilian Primrose

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Description

Oxypetalum acerosum (also called acerose oxypetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum acerosum is used as an ornamental plant, for culinary purposes, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum acerosum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum acerosum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Oxypetalum acerosum

Oxypetalum acerosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Oxypetalum acerosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum acerosum?

Oxypetalum acerosum

What is the common name of Oxypetalum acerosum?

Acerose Oxypetalum

What is the family of Oxypetalum acerosum?

Apocynaceae

Species in the Oxypetalum genus

Oxypetalum suboppositum, Oxypetalum subcapitatum, Oxypetalum strictum, Oxypetalum stipatum, Oxypetalum schenckii, Oxypetalum rusticum, Oxypetalum rojasianum, Oxypetalum warmingii, Oxypetalum wightianum, Oxypetalum reitzii, Oxypetalum chodatianum, Oxypetalum ceratostemma, Oxypetalum capitatum, Oxypetalum brachystephanum, Oxypetalum insigne, Oxypetalum incanum, Oxypetalum humile, Oxypetalum cordifolium, Oxypetalum hilarianum, Oxypetalum banksii, Oxypetalum helios, Oxypetalum crispum, Oxypetalum costae, Oxypetalum barberoanum, Oxypetalum appendiculatum, Oxypetalum balansae, Oxypetalum aurantiacum, Oxypetalum arnottianum, Oxypetalum alpinum, Oxypetalum acerosum, Oxypetalum aequaliflorum, Oxypetalum arachnoideum, Oxypetalum pilosum, Oxypetalum patulum, Oxypetalum reflexum, Oxypetalum polyanthum, Oxypetalum pardense, Oxypetalum martii, Oxypetalum marginatum, Oxypetalum marambaiense, Oxypetalum macrolepis, Oxypetalum lutescens, Oxypetalum leonii, Oxypetalum kleinii, Oxypetalum jacobinae, Oxypetalum lineare, Oxypetalum pannosum, Oxypetalum pachygynum, Oxypetalum pachyglossum, Oxypetalum ophiuroideum,

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,