Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
insigne
ID:
385640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Malme

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(3): 31 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384972

Common Names

  • Insigne Primrose
  • Insigne Water Primrose
  • Insigne Brazilian Primrose

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Synonyms

  • Calostigma insigne Decne. [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum baetaeanum (Silveira) Malme [deprecated]

Description

Oxypetalum insigne (also called 'Distinguished Oxypetalum', 'Distinguished Waxflower' and 'Distinguished Waxplant', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum insigne 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxypetalum insigne var. burchellii (E.Fourn.) Fontella
Oxypetalum insigne var. bresolinii Fontella
Oxypetalum insigne var. insigne

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum insigne 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 insigne 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 insigne

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

Oxypetalum insigne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum insigne?

Oxypetalum insigne

What is the common name of Oxypetalum insigne?

Insigne Oxypetalum

What is the natural habitat of Oxypetalum insigne?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2390518: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.