Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rhombifolia
ID:
1042420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Y.Pan) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 23: 25 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041758

Common Names

  • Rhombifolia Oreocharis
  • Rhombifolia Climbing Begonia
  • Rhombifolia Wax Begonia

Searching for Oreocharis rhombifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Oreocharis rhombifolia (also called Rhomboid-leaved Oreocharis, among many other common names) is an erect, herbaceous shrub with white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis rhombifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreocharis rhombifolia is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

Searching for Oreocharis rhombifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis rhombifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers a warm, humid climate and is best grown in partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Oreocharis rhombifolia

Oreocharis primuliflora is native to the tropical forests of China.

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

Kai Yu Pan (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Pan' 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.