Oldenlandia cyperoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyperoides
ID:
255512
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 693 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254844
Common Names
- Oldenlandia cyperoides
- Cyperoides Oldenlandia
- Cyperoides Star-of-Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oldenlandia cyperoides (also called Cyperoid Oldenlandia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant found in tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and small white flowers with yellow centers. It is native to the Congo Basin and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oldenlandia cyperoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oldenlandia cyperoides has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oldenlandia cyperoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Oldenlandia cyperoides
Oldenlandia cyperoides is found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Oldenlandia cyperoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia cyperoides?
Oldenlandia cyperoides
What is the family of Oldenlandia cyperoides?
Rubiaceae
What are the common names of Oldenlandia cyperoides?
Cyperoid oldenlandia, Cyperoid star-violet
Species in the Oldenlandia genus
Oldenlandia ascedens, Oldenlandia acicularis, Oldenlandia adscensionis, Oldenlandia aegialodes, Oldenlandia aemulans, Oldenlandia affinis, Oldenlandia apoensis, Oldenlandia arenarioides, Oldenlandia aretioides, Oldenlandia aridosa, Oldenlandia balfourii, Oldenlandia banksii, Oldenlandia bicornuta, Oldenlandia boscii, Oldenlandia brachypetala, Oldenlandia brachyphylla, Oldenlandia breviflora, Oldenlandia cana, Oldenlandia capensis, Oldenlandia capillipes, Oldenlandia capituligera, Oldenlandia chevalieri, Oldenlandia chiovendae, Oldenlandia ciliata, Oldenlandia ciliolata, Oldenlandia clausa, Oldenlandia comata, Oldenlandia contracta, Oldenlandia corymbosa, Oldenlandia cryptocarpa, Oldenlandia cyperoides, Oldenlandia debilis, Oldenlandia decipiens, Oldenlandia densiflora, Oldenlandia dinteri, Oldenlandia drymarioides, Oldenlandia duemmeri, Oldenlandia dusenii, Oldenlandia echinulosa, Oldenlandia erythraeoides, Oldenlandia fastigiata, Oldenlandia filicaulis, Oldenlandia filifolia, Oldenlandia flosculosa, Oldenlandia forcipitistipula, Oldenlandia friesiorum, Oldenlandia geophila, Oldenlandia grandis, Oldenlandia gregaria, Oldenlandia herbacea,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-138342: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.