Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 92 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388909
Common Names
- Okenia hypogaea
- Hypogaea Okenia
- Hypogaea Star-Fruit
Description
Okenia hypogaea (also called Ground Okenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a slender stem and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Okenia hypogaea is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Okenia hypogaea is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Okenia hypogaea: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or from seed.
Where to Find Okenia hypogaea
Okenia hypogaea can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Okenia hypogaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Okenia hypogaea?
Okenia hypogaea
What type of plant is Okenia hypogaea?
Okenia hypogaea is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae.
Where is Okenia hypogaea found?
Okenia hypogaea is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.
Species in the Okenia genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,