Opilia amentacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amentacea
ID:
387938
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 2: 31 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387270
Common Names
- Amentacea Opilia
- Amentacea Wood-sorrel
- Amentacea Yellow-sorrel
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- Opilia celtidifolia Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Opilia tomentella Engl. [unknown]
- Opilia angiensis De Wild. [unknown]
- Opilia thorelii Gagnep. [unknown]
- Opilia senegalensis Baill. [unknown]
- Opilia ruwenzoriensis De Wild. [unknown]
- Opilia pentitdis Blume [unknown]
- Opilia javanica Miq. [unknown]
- Opilia fragrans Elmer [unknown]
- Tetanosia olacioides (Wight & Arn.) M.Roem. [unknown]
- Pentitdis scandens Zipp. ex Blume [unknown]
- Opilia amentacea tomentella Oliv. [unknown]
- Opilia celtidifolia tomentella (Oliv.) G.Ll.Lucas [unknown]
- Opilia celtidifolia sphaerocarpa Chiov. [unknown]
Description
Opilia amentacea (also called Catkin Opilia, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Opilia amentacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Opilia amentacea has white flowers, small, dark brown seeds and seedlings with cotyledons that are ovate to obovate.
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Opilia amentacea is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 foot in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the root ball or by seed. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Opilia amentacea
Opilia amentacea can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Opilia amentacea FAQ
What is the growth rate of Opilia amentacea?
Opilia amentacea grows at a slow to moderate rate.
What is the ideal soil type for Opilia amentacea?
Opilia amentacea prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the ideal climate for Opilia amentacea?
Opilia amentacea prefers a warm, dry climate with full sun exposure.
Species in the Opilia genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2394789: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.