Ornithoboea calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1230694
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex H.W.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(2): 42 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230032
Common Names
- Ornithoboea calcicola
- Calcicola Ornithoboea
- Calcicola Ornithoboea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithoboea calcicola (also called limestone ornithoboea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithoboea calcicola is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ornithoboea calcicola has white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed per seedpod. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small leaves.
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Ornithoboea calcicola can be found in the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Ornithoboea calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea calcicola?
Ornithoboea calcicola
What is the common name of Ornithoboea calcicola?
Calcicola Ornithoboea
Where is Ornithoboea calcicola found?
It is native to the mountains of India and Nepal
Species in the Ornithoboea genus
Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa, Ornithoboea parishii, Ornithoboea occulta, Ornithoboea lacei, Ornithoboea flexuosa, Ornithoboea barbanthera, Ornithoboea multitorta, Ornithoboea emarginata, Ornithoboea arachnoidea, Ornithoboea henryi, Ornithoboea feddei, Ornithoboea wildeana, Ornithoboea calcicola, Ornithoboea maxwellii, Ornithoboea obovata, Ornithoboea puglisiae,
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 tro-50061375: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.