Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
forsythii
ID:
1086035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 198 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085373

Common Names

  • Oncostemum forsythii
  • Forsythii Oncostemum
  • Forsythii False Foxglove

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Description

Oncostemum forsythii (also called Forsyth's Oncostemum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It grows in lowland and montane forests, up to 1500 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Oncostemum forsythii is used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. The leaves of the plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. The plant is also used to make a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncostemum forsythii is a small, yellow flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncostemum forsythii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Oncostemum forsythii

Oncostemum forsythii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Oncostemum genus

Oncostemum ricnanense, Oncostemum phyllarthoides, Oncostemum musicola, Oncostemum pachybotrys, Oncostemum platycladum, Oncostemum phyllanthoides, Oncostemum leptocladum, Oncostemum brevipedatum, Oncostemum forsythii, Oncostemum richardianum, Oncostemum macranthum, Oncostemum triflorum, Oncostemum muscicolum, Oncostemum ericophilum, Oncostemum myrtilloides, Oncostemum cauliflorum, Oncostemum andreanae, Oncostemum hildebrandtii, Oncostemum subcuspidatum, Oncostemum leprosum, Oncostemum ankifiense, Oncostemum dauphinense, Oncostemum neriifolium, Oncostemum flexuosum, Oncostemum goudotianum, Oncostemum laurifolium, Oncostemum meeusianum, Oncostemum macrophyllum, Oncostemum reflexum, Oncostemum matitanense, Oncostemum humbertianum, Oncostemum macrostachyum, Oncostemum venulosum, Oncostemum balanocarpum, Oncostemum botryoides, Oncostemum pendulum, Oncostemum radlkoferi, Oncostemum laxiflorum, Oncostemum rubronotatum, Oncostemum humblotii, Oncostemum lucens, Oncostemum racemiferum, Oncostemum boivinianum, Oncostemum bojerianum, Oncostemum longipes, Oncostemum nitidulum, Oncostemum microsphaerum, Oncostemum microphyllum, Oncostemum crenatum, Oncostemum filicinum,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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