Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
laevigatum
ID:
1086246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 193 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085584

Common Names

  • Smooth Oncostemum
  • Smooth Ironweed
  • Smooth Willowweed

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Description

Oncostemum laevigatum (also called 'Smooth Oncostemum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves that are dark green on the top and lighter green on the underside. It grows in humid, tropical forests and can reach heights of up to 15 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Oncostemum laevigatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oncostemum laevigatum are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Oncostemum laevigatum

Oncostemum laevigatum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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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