Omiltemia longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 8: 427 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255522
Common Names
- Omiltemia Longipes
- Long-Stalked Omiltemia
- Long-Stalked Olive-Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Omiltemia longipes (also called Long-stalked Omiltemia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Uses & Benefits
Omiltemia longipes is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright pink flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omiltemia longipes has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Omiltemia longipes is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Omiltemia longipes
Omiltemia longipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Omiltemia longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omiltemia longipes?
Omiltemia longipes
What type of plant is Omiltemia longipes?
A shrub
Where is Omiltemia longipes native to?
Mexico
Species in the Omiltemia genus
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-138985: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.