Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pseudoflexuosa
ID:
384366

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 299 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383698

Common Names

  • Ornithoboea Pseudoflexuosa
  • False-flexuous Ornithoboea
  • False-flexuous-flowered Ornithoboea

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Description

Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa (also called False Flexuous Ornithoboea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa

Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Southeast Asia.

Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa?

Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa

What is the common name of Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa?

False-flexuous grasshopper

Where is Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa found?

Ornithoboea pseudoflexuosa is found in tropical Africa

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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