Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pachygynum
ID:
385726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 583 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385058

Common Names

  • Oxypetalum pachygynum
  • Pachygynum Oxypetalum
  • Pachygynum's Oxypetalum

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Synonyms

  • Oxypetalum vestitum Malme [unknown]
  • Gothofreda pachygyna (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oxypetalum pachygynum (also called Thick-leaved 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 pachygynum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum pachygynum has small white flowers which are arranged in a dense umbel. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum pachygynum 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 pachygynum

Oxypetalum pachygynum can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Oxypetalum pachygynum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum pachygynum?

Oxypetalum pachygynum

What is the family of Oxypetalum pachygynum?

Acanthaceae

What is the habitat of Oxypetalum pachygynum?

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,

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