Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
froesii
ID:
389403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 22(4): 143 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388735

Common Names

  • Odontocarya froesii
  • Froesii Odontocarya
  • Froesii Odontocarya

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Description

Odontocarya froesii (also called Froes' odontocarya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Odontocarya genus. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist, lowland areas. It has a thick trunk and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Odontocarya froesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Odontocarya froesii are small, yellow-green and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontocarya froesii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and should be planted in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilization to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Odontocarya froesii

Odontocarya froesii can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands.

Odontocarya froesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontocarya froesii?

Odontocarya froesii

What is the common name of Odontocarya froesii?

Froes' Toothwort

What is the natural habitat of Odontocarya froesii?

It is found in tropical forests in South America

Species in the Odontocarya genus

Odontocarya acuparata, Odontocarya petiolaris, Odontocarya mallosperma, Odontocarya hastata, Odontocarya froesii, Odontocarya floribunda, Odontocarya tamoides, Odontocarya steyermarkii, Odontocarya zuliana, Odontocarya vitis, Odontocarya membranacea, Odontocarya diplobotrya, Odontocarya ulei, Odontocarya tripetala, Odontocarya truncata, Odontocarya macarenae, Odontocarya echinus, Odontocarya dielsiana, Odontocarya klugii, Odontocarya deminuta, Odontocarya integrifolia, Odontocarya emarginata, Odontocarya monandra, Odontocarya syncretica, Odontocarya rusbyi, Odontocarya krukoviana, Odontocarya wullschlaegelii, Odontocarya perforata, Odontocarya schimpffii, Odontocarya magnifolia, Odontocarya micrantha, Odontocarya mexicana, Odontocarya tenacissima, Odontocarya septemfida, Odontocarya amazonum, Odontocarya asarifolia, Odontocarya duckei, Odontocarya miersiana, Odontocarya smithiorum,

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,