Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Schwartz) Abdallah
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 67(8): 67 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388302
Description
Ochradenus spartioides (also called Spartium Ochradenus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong. It is found in the understory of the Atlantic Forest, in humid and well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ochradenus spartioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochradenus spartioides is a white color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochradenus spartioides is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location.
Where to Find Ochradenus spartioides
Ochradenus spartioides can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Ochradenus spartioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochradenus spartioides?
Ochradenus spartioides
What is the common name of Ochradenus spartioides?
Spartium Ochradenus
What type of plant is Ochradenus spartioides?
Ochradenus spartioides is a shrub.
Species in the Ochradenus genus
Species in the Resedaceae family
Borthwickia trifoliata,
Caylusea abyssinica,
Caylusea hexagyna,
Caylusea latifolia,
Forchhammeria brevipes,
Forchhammeria emarginata,
Forchhammeria haitiensis,
Forchhammeria hintonii,
Forchhammeria laxiflora,
Forchhammeria longifolia,
Forchhammeria macrocarpa,
Forchhammeria matudae,
Forchhammeria pallida,
Forchhammeria polyandra,
Forchhammeria sessilifolia,
Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa,
Forchhammeria trifoliata,
Forchhammeria watsonii,
Forchhammeria tamaulipana,
Forchhammeria iltisii,
Ochradenus spartioides,
Ochradenus baccatus,
Ochradenus arabicus,
Ochradenus harsusiticus,
Ochradenus somalensis,
Ochradenus gifrii,
Ochradenus socotranus,
Oligomeris subulata,
Oligomeris linifolia,
Oligomeris dipetala,
Oligomeris dregeana,
Randonia africana,
Reseda alba,
Reseda alopecuros,
Reseda alphonsi,
Reseda amblyocarpa,
Reseda arabica,
Reseda anatolica,
Reseda urnigera,
Reseda tomentosa,
Reseda undata,
Reseda tymphaea,
Reseda villosa,
Reseda virgata,
Reseda viridis,
Reseda tefedestica,
Reseda germanicopolitana,
Reseda glauca,
Reseda elata,
Reseda duriaeana,