Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arnottianum
ID:
385672

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Ind. Candolleana 3: viii (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385004

Common Names

  • Arnottianum Primrose
  • Arnottianum Water Primrose
  • Arnottianum Brazilian Primrose

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Synonyms

  • Oxypetalum clavatum Malme [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum capitatum Hook. & Arn. [illegitimate]
  • Gothofreda arnottiana (H.Buek) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gothofreda microstemma (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum microstemma E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Oxypetalum arnottianum (also called Arnott's 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 arnottianum is used as an ornamental plant, for culinary purposes, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxypetalum capitatum sub. capitatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum arnottianum 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 arnottianum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oxypetalum arnottianum

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

Oxypetalum arnottianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum arnottianum?

Oxypetalum arnottianum

What is the common name of Oxypetalum arnottianum?

Arnott's Oxypetalum

What is the family of Oxypetalum arnottianum?

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,

References