Opilia campestris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
387933
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 173 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387265
Common Names
- Campestris Opilia
- Campestris Wood-sorrel
- Campestris Yellow-sorrel
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Opilia campestris (also called Field 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 campestris is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Opilia campestris var. strobilifera (Hutch. & E.A.Bruce) HiepkoOpilia campestris var. campestris
Opilia campestris var. glabra Hiepko
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Opilia campestris has white flowers, small, dark brown seeds and seedlings with cotyledons that are ovate to obovate.
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Opilia campestris 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 campestris
Opilia campestris is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Opilia campestris FAQ
What is the growth rate of Opilia campestris?
Opilia campestris grows at a slow to moderate rate.
What is the ideal soil type for Opilia campestris?
Opilia campestris prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the ideal climate for Opilia campestris?
Opilia campestris 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-2394784: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.