Status:
valid
Authors:
Fontella & Goes
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bradea 10: 10 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507732
Common Names
- Oxypetalum boudetii
- Boudet's Oxypetalum
- Boudet's Oxypetalum
Description
Oxypetalum boudetii (also called Boudet's Oxypetalum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in dry meadows and is characterized by small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxypetalum boudetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxypetalum boudetii is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxypetalum boudetii can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Oxypetalum boudetii
Oxypetalum boudetii is native to Peru.
Oxypetalum boudetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum boudetii?
Oxypetalum boudetii
What are the common names of Oxypetalum boudetii?
Boudet's oxypetalum
What is the natural habitat of Oxypetalum boudetii?
Tropical and subtropical forests in South America
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,