Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
heptalobum
ID:
749392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goyder & Rapini

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 26: 12 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748725

Common Names

  • Oxypetalum
  • Heptalobum Oxypetalum
  • Oxypetalum heptalobum

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Synonyms

  • Schistogyne boliviensis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Oxypetalum heptalobum (also called 'Seven-lobed oxypetalum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky areas and other grassy areas, and has small white flowers and seven-lobed, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum heptalobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum heptalobum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum heptalobum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Oxypetalum heptalobum

Oxypetalum heptalobum can be found in dry, rocky areas in South America.

Oxypetalum heptalobum FAQ

What are the common names of Oxypetalum heptalobum?

Heptalobous Oxypetalum

What is the native range of Oxypetalum heptalobum?

South America

What type of habitat does Oxypetalum heptalobum prefer?

Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides

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

David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.