Ombrophytum subterraneum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subterraneum
ID:
1141127
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aspl.) B.Hansen
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 22: 62 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140465
Common Names
- Ombrophytum subterraneum
- Subterranean Ombrophytum
- Subterraneum Ombrophytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ombrophytum subterraneum (also called Underground Ombrophytum, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Staphyleaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ombrophytum subterraneum is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a source of food for animals and as a timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ombrophytum subterraneum has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ombrophytum subterraneum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a cold frame or greenhouse. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ombrophytum subterraneum
Ombrophytum subterraneum is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Ombrophytum genus
Species in the Balanophoraceae family
Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-3000045: Based on the initial data import
Erik Asplund (1888-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aspl.' in the authors string.
Bertel Hansen (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hansen' in the authors string.