Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
esculentum
ID:
1105494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 25: n.º 1 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104832

Common Names

  • Oxystelma esculentum
  • Esculentum's Oxystelma
  • Oxystelma Esculentum

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Description

Oxystelma esculentum (also called 'Edible Oxystelma', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oxystelma esculentum has been used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It can also be used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxystelma esculentum var. alpini (Decne.) N.E.Br.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxystelma esculentum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxystelma esculentum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Oxystelma esculentum

Oxystelma esculentum is found in China.

Species in the Oxystelma genus

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 tro-2610806: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.