Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
kleinii
ID:
385717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fontella & Marquete

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 39: 50 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385049

Common Names

  • Oxypetalum kleinii
  • Kleinii Oxypetalum
  • Kleinii's Oxypetalum

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Description

Oxypetalum kleinii (also called Klein's Oxypetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Guayana region of South America and is found in wet, humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum kleinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum kleinii has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum kleinii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Oxypetalum kleinii

Cyperus xerophilus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Oxypetalum kleinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum kleinii?

Oxypetalum kleinii

What is the family of Oxypetalum kleinii?

Acanthaceae

What is the habitat of Oxypetalum kleinii?

It is found in dry forests and scrublands in Brazil.

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-2390682: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Nilda Marquete Ferreira da Silva (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marquete' in the authors string.