Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
salzmannii
ID:
255943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 336 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255275

Common Names

  • Oldenlandia salzmannii
  • Salzmann's Oldenlandia
  • Oldenlandia

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Synonyms

  • Anotis salzmannii DC. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia inconspicua Reiche [unknown]
  • Oldenlandia thesiifolia K.Schum. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia uniflora Ruiz & Pav. [deprecated]
  • Spermacoce oldenlandiae DC. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia thesiifolia albiflora Kuntze [valid]
  • Oldenlandia thesiifolia caesiiflora Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia thesiifolia lilacina Kuntze [valid]
  • Oldenlandia thesiifolia roseiflora Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia uniflora pilosa Reiche [valid]
  • Hedyotis chiloensis Phil. [valid]
  • Hedyotis inconspicua F.Phil. [valid]
  • Hedyotis muscosa A.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Hedyotis perpusilla Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Hedyotis pilosa Poepp. & Endl. [valid]
  • Hedyotis salzmannii (DC.) Steud. [valid]
  • Hedyotis thesiifolia A.St.-Hil. [valid]

Description

Oldenlandia salzmannii (also called Salzmann's Star-Violet, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with white flowers and a star-shaped corolla. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oldenlandia salzmannii 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 salzmannii 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 salzmannii 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 salzmannii

Oldenlandia salzmannii can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

Oldenlandia salzmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia salzmannii?

Oldenlandia salzmannii

What is the common name of Oldenlandia salzmannii?

Salzmann's Oldenlandia

What are the uses of Oldenlandia salzmannii?

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-138744: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.