Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
commutata
ID:
256209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 86 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255541

Common Names

  • Omphalea Commutata
  • Changeable Omphalea
  • Changeable Olive-Tree

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Synonyms

  • Omphalea triandra Tussac [unknown]
  • Omphalandria commutata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ronnowia domingensis Buc'hoz [unknown]

Description

Omphalea commutata (also called 'Commutata Omphalea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Central and South America and grows in humid, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalea commutata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalea commutata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalea commutata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Omphalea commutata

Omphalea commutata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Omphalea commutata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalea commutata?

Omphalea commutata

What is the natural habitat of Omphalea commutata?

The natural habitat of Omphalea commutata is tropical rainforests.

What is the distribution of Omphalea commutata?

The distribution of Omphalea commutata is limited to Central and South America.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References