Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
256058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 112 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255390

Common Names

  • Oldenlandia Umbrosa
  • Umbrosa Oldenlandia
  • Oldenlandia Umbrosa Plant

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Description

Oldenlandia umbrosa (also called 'Shady Oldenlandia', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with white flowers and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oldenlandia umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oldenlandia umbrosa has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oldenlandia umbrosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Oldenlandia umbrosa

Oldenlandia umbrosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Oldenlandia umbrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia umbrosa?

Oldenlandia umbrosa

What is the common name of Oldenlandia umbrosa?

Shady Oldenlandia

What is the family of Oldenlandia umbrosa?

Rubiaceae

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-138848: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.