Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
schenckii
ID:
385547

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60: 20 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384879

Common Names

  • Oxypetalum Schenckii
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush
  • Cupid's Shaving Brush Plant

Searching for Oxypetalum schenckii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Oxypetalum schenckii (also called 'Schenck's Oxypetalum', 'Schenck's Waxflower' and 'Schenck's 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 schenckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum schenckii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Oxypetalum schenckii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum schenckii is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Oxypetalum schenckii

Oxypetalum schenckii can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Oxypetalum schenckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum schenckii?

Oxypetalum schenckii

What type of plant is Oxypetalum schenckii?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Oxypetalum schenckii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,