Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
urceolatum
ID:
1333619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Farinaccio & Goyder

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 267: 24 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346073


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Description

Oxypetalum urceolatum (also called 'Urceolate Oxypetalum', among many other common names) is a small herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can grow up to 0.5 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.1 meters. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum urceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a lush, green look in any space. It is also known to be a good air purifier, removing toxins from the air and helping to improve air quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum urceolatum has small, white flowers with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum urceolatum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in an area with high humidity and temperatures between 10-25°C. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Oxypetalum urceolatum

Oxypetalum urceolatum is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Oxypetalum urceolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum urceolatum?

Oxypetalum urceolatum

What is the common name of Oxypetalum urceolatum?

Urceolate Oxypetalum

What is the natural habitat of Oxypetalum urceolatum?

Tropical 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,

References

David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.
Maria Ana Farinaccio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farinaccio' in the authors string.