Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
spinosa
ID:
257530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 98 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256862

Common Names

  • Ophellantha Spinosa
  • Spinosa Ophellantha
  • Spiny Ophellantha

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Synonyms

  • Acidocroton spinosus (Standl.) G.L.Webster [unknown]

Description

Ophellantha spinosa (also called Spiny Ophellantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a woody stem and is covered in bristly hairs. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ophellantha spinosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophellantha spinosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophellantha spinosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soils but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ophellantha spinosa

Ophellantha spinosa can be found in tropical Asia, from India to southern China and southeast to New Guinea.

Ophellantha spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophellantha spinosa?

Ophellantha spinosa

What is the common name of Ophellantha spinosa?

Spinosa

What is the natural habitat of Ophellantha spinosa?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

Species in the Ophellantha genus

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,