Status:
valid
Authors:
Goyder & Fontella
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 95 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277272
Common Names
- Oxypetalum fuscum
- Fuscous Oxypetalum
- Dark Oxypetalum
Description
Oxypetalum fuscum (also called Brown Oxypetalum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown, with a single trunk and grey-green bark. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 8 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Oxypetalum fuscum is used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxypetalum fuscum has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxypetalum fuscum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Oxypetalum fuscum
Oxypetalum fuscum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Oxypetalum fuscum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum fuscum?
Oxypetalum fuscum
What is the common name of Oxypetalum fuscum?
Dark oxypetalum
What is the natural habitat of Oxypetalum fuscum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,