Heteropterys occhionii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occhionii
ID:
722163
Status:
valid
Authors:
Amorim
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 23: 32 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721496
Common Names
- Occhionii Heteropterys
- Occhionii Bush-Cherry
- Occhionii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropterys occhionii (also called Heteropterys occhionii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in wet forests, at elevations of 500–2,000 m. It has yellow flowers and oblong leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys occhionii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other handicrafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Heteropterys occhionii are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys occhionii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Heteropterys occhionii
Heteropterys occhionii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Heteropterys occhionii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys occhionii?
Heteropterys occhionii
What is the common name of Heteropterys occhionii?
Heteropterys occhionii
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys occhionii?
Tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Heteropterys genus
Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2848345: Based on the initial data import
André M. Amorim (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amorim' in the authors string.