Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
benthamii
ID:
1065538

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 63 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064876

Common Names

  • Oreocharis benthamii
  • Oreocharis
  • Benthamii

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Description

Oreocharis benthamii (also called 'Bentham's Oreocharis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis benthamii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreocharis benthamii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis benthamii is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Oreocharis benthamii

Oreocharis benthamii is native to Ecuador and can be found in the states of Azuay, Bolivar, and Loja. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

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,

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