Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
maxwellii
ID:
1328160

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Scott

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 98 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340614

Common Names

  • Ornithoboea Maxwellii
  • Maxwell's Ornithoboea
  • Maxwellii Ornithoboea

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Description

Ornithoboea maxwellii (also called 'Maxwell's Ornithoboea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa, where it grows in humid forests and grasslands. It has a short stem and small, white flowers. The leaves are linear and the stems are green.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithoboea maxwellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithoboea maxwellii has small, white flowers with yellowish-greenish anthers. The fruits are small, dark-brown capsules. The seedlings are small, with small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithoboea maxwellii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered spot and protected from strong winds. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Ornithoboea maxwellii

Ornithoboea maxwellii is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Ornithoboea maxwellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea maxwellii?

Ornithoboea maxwellii

What is the family of Ornithoboea maxwellii?

Amaranthaceae

What is the native range of Ornithoboea maxwellii?

India

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

Steve M. Scott: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Scott' in the authors string.