Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 159 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382891
Common Names
- Nymanii Opocunonia
- Poverty Weed
- Fringed Saltbush
Synonyms
- Opocunonia trifoliolata Schltr. [unknown]
- Opocunonia kaniensis Schltr. [unknown]
- Opocunonia papuana Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
- Stollaea papuana Schltr. [unknown]
- Ackama nymanii K.Schum. [unknown]
- Caldcluvia nymanii (K.Schum.) Hoogland [unknown]
Description
Opocunonia nymanii (also called Opocunonia nymanii, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Opocunonia nymanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Opocunonia nymanii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Opocunonia nymanii is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Opocunonia nymanii
Opocunonia nymanii can be found in wetland habitats in North America, from the southeastern United States to Central America.
Opocunonia nymanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Opocunonia nymanii?
Opocunonia nymanii
What is the common name of Opocunonia nymanii?
Nyman's Opocunonia
What is the habitat of Opocunonia nymanii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.
Species in the Opocunonia genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,