Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
wightianum
ID:
385563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 1: 288 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384895

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Gothofreda guilleminiana (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gothofreda squamulata (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gothofreda wightiana (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum guilleminianum Decne. [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum squamulatum E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Oxypetalum wightianum (also called Wight's Oxypetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, dry forests, and disturbed areas, and is often found in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum wightianum 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 wightianum has small, blue 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum wightianum 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 wightianum

Oxypetalum wightianum is native to India and can be found in wet meadows and marshes throughout the country.

Oxypetalum wightianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum wightianum?

Oxypetalum wightianum

What type of plant is Oxypetalum wightianum?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Oxypetalum wightianum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2390354: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.