Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 4: 211 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389028
Common Names
- Musicola Yam
- Musicola Yam Vine
- Musicola Yam Root
Description
Oncostemum musicola (also called Musicola Oncostemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous shrub native to tropical Africa. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforest, savanna, and open woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Oncostemum musicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oncostemum musicola is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oncostemum musicola is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the clumps in the fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Oncostemum musicola
Oncostemum musicola is native to India.
Oncostemum musicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oncostemum musicola?
Oncostemum musicola
What is the common name of Oncostemum musicola?
Music's Oncostemum
What is the family of Oncostemum musicola?
Malvaceae
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,