Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
silvinae
ID:
1306488

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harley) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 35 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318942

Common Names

  • Oocephalus silvinae
  • Silvina's Oocephalus
  • Silvina's Climbing Plant

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Description

Oocephalus silvinae (also called 'Silver-leaved 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 silvinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oocephalus silvinae for. coccineus Harley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oocephalus silvinae 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.

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Where to Find Oocephalus silvinae

Oocephalus silvinae can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Oocephalus silvinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oocephalus silvinae?

Oocephalus silvinae

What type of plant is Oocephalus silvinae?

Herb

Where is Oocephalus silvinae found?

South America

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,

References

Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.