Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart. ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 34 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318933
Common Names
- Oocephalus halimifolius
- Sea-Mallow-Leaved Oocephalus
- Sea-Mallow-Leaved Climbing Plant
Description
Oocephalus halimifolius (also called 'Sea Lavender Mint', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oocephalus halimifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oocephalus halimifolius is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Where to Find Oocephalus halimifolius
Oocephalus halimifolius can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Oocephalus halimifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oocephalus halimifolius?
Oocephalus halimifolius
What is the common name of Oocephalus halimifolius?
Sea-lavender-like Marshpennywort
Where is Oocephalus halimifolius native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Species in the Oocephalus genus
Oocephalus ganevii,
Oocephalus grazielae,
Oocephalus hagei,
Oocephalus halimifolius,
Oocephalus lacunosus,
Oocephalus lythroides,
Oocephalus niveus,
Oocephalus nubicola,
Oocephalus pauciflorus,
Oocephalus petraeus,
Oocephalus piranii,
Oocephalus rigens,
Oocephalus silvinae,
Oocephalus tenuithyrsus,
Oocephalus argyrophyllus,
Oocephalus crassifolius,
Oocephalus foliosus,
Oocephalus oppositiflorus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,