Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 27(3; 8): 29 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384960
Common Names
- Oxypetalum Chodatianum
- Cupid's Shaving Brush
- Cupid's Shaving Brush Plant
Synonyms
- Oxypetalum paranense Malme [unknown]
Description
Oxypetalum chodatianum (also called Chodat's Oxypetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, dry forests, and disturbed areas, and is often found in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Oxypetalum chodatianum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxypetalum chodatianum is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxypetalum chodatianum is a perennial and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Oxypetalum chodatianum
Oxypetalum chodatianum is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Oxypetalum chodatianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum chodatianum?
Oxypetalum chodatianum
What is the common name of Oxypetalum chodatianum?
Chodat's Oxypetalum
What is the natural habitat of Oxypetalum chodatianum?
Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland
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,