Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
acaulis
ID:
749400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 23: 17 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748733

Common Names

  • Oreocharis acaulis
  • Acaulis Oreocharis
  • Acaulis Oreocharis Vine

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Synonyms

  • Opithandra acaulis (Merr.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
  • Chirita acaulis Merr. [unknown]

Description

Oreocharis acaulis (also called Chinese mountain bells, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, native to China and Vietnam. It grows in moist and shady places, such as forests, shrubs, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocharis acaulis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis acaulis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Oreocharis acaulis

Oreocharis acaulis can be found in moist, grassy areas in China.

Oreocharis acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocharis acaulis?

Oreocharis acaulis

What is the common name of Oreocharis acaulis?

Stemless Oreocharis

What is the natural habitat of Oreocharis acaulis?

Grasslands and scrub

Species in the Oreocharis genus

Oreocharis cavalieri, Oreocharis rhytidophylla, Oreocharis hirsuta, Oreocharis auricula, Oreocharis stenosiphon, Oreocharis pankaiyuae, Oreocharis muscicola, Oreocharis wangwentsaii, Oreocharis acaulis, Oreocharis craibii, Oreocharis begoniifolia, Oreocharis bullata, Oreocharis burtii, Oreocharis chienii, Oreocharis cinerea, Oreocharis concava, Oreocharis convexa, Oreocharis cotinifolia, Oreocharis crenata, Oreocharis dalzielii, Oreocharis dinghushanensis, Oreocharis eximia, Oreocharis fargesii, Oreocharis farreri, Oreocharis flabellata, Oreocharis gamosepala, Oreocharis giraldii, Oreocharis glandulosa, Oreocharis hekouensis, Oreocharis humilis, Oreocharis jiangxiensis, Oreocharis lancifolia, Oreocharis leucantha, Oreocharis longifolia, Oreocharis lungshengensis, Oreocharis mileensis, Oreocharis nanchuanica, Oreocharis obliquifolia, Oreocharis obtusidentata, Oreocharis pumila, Oreocharis pinnatilobata, Oreocharis primuliflora, Oreocharis rhombifolia, Oreocharis ronganensis, Oreocharis rosthornii, Oreocharis rubra, Oreocharis saxatilis, Oreocharis sichuanensis, Oreocharis sichuanica, Oreocharis sinohenryi,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2903140: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.