Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nana
ID:
391242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clos) Kellermann, Medan & Aagesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 43: 867 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390574

Common Names

  • Ochetophila nana
  • Dwarf Ochetophila
  • Nan Ochetophila

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Synonyms

  • Ochetophila parvifolia Miers [unknown]
  • Ochetophila prostrata Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia nana Clos [unknown]
  • Colletia stipellacea Phil. [unknown]
  • Discaria nana (Gay) Weberb. [unknown]
  • Discaria nana inermis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Discaria nana spinosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Discaria prostrata Reiche [unknown]
  • Discaria prostrata inermis Chodat [unknown]
  • Discaria prostrata nana (Gay) Suess. [unknown]

Description

Ochetophila nana (also called Dwarf Ochetophila, among many other common names) is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ochetophila nana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochetophila nana has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochetophila nana is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ochetophila nana

Ochetophila nana is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Ochetophila nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochetophila nana?

Ochetophila nana

What is the common name of Ochetophila nana?

Dwarf ochetophila

What is the native range of Ochetophila nana?

Brazil

Species in the Ochetophila genus

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2401101: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.
Jürgen Kellermann (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellermann' in the authors string.
Diego Medan (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medan' in the authors string.
Lone Aagesen (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aagesen' in the authors string.