Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
255935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 293 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255267

Common Names

  • Oldenlandia rupicola
  • Rupicolous Oldenlandia
  • Oldenlandia

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Synonyms

  • Oldenlandia greenwayi Bremek. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia hirtula Kuntze [valid]
  • Oldenlandia junodii Schinz [unknown]
  • Oldenlandia oliveriana K.Schum. ex Engl. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia rogersii S.Moore [valid]
  • Oldenlandia rupicola hirtula (Harv. ex Sond.) Bremek. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia rupicola parvifolia Bremek. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia rupicola psilogyna Bremek. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia schlechteri Schinz [valid]
  • Hedyotis hirtula Harv. ex Sond. [valid]
  • Hedyotis rupicola Sond. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia rupicola rupicola [unknown]

Description

Oldenlandia rupicola (also called Cliff Oldenlandia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers with a black center and grows in moist, open areas such as rocky cliffs and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oldenlandia rupicola has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oldenlandia rupicola has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oldenlandia rupicola is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Oldenlandia rupicola

Oldenlandia rupicola can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Oldenlandia rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia rupicola?

Oldenlandia rupicola

What is the common name of Oldenlandia rupicola?

Rupicolous Oldenlandia

What are the uses of Oldenlandia rupicola?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

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-138737: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.