Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sperlingii
ID:
1230816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 336 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230154

Common Names

  • Oreanthes sperlingii
  • Sperling's Oreanthes
  • Sperling's False Foxglove

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Description

Oreanthes sperlingii (also called Sperling's Oreanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in humid forests, often in the understory, and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Oreanthes sperlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreanthes sperlingii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal umbel. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreanthes sperlingii is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and mist them regularly. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Oreanthes sperlingii

Oreanthes sperlingii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Oreanthes sperlingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreanthes sperlingii?

Oreanthes sperlingii

What is the common name of Oreanthes sperlingii?

Sperlingii

What is the natural habitat of Oreanthes sperlingii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Ericaceae family