Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guangdongensis
ID:
1553648
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.S.Lo) Razafim. & Rydin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(1): 84. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033406
Common Names
- Ophiorrhiza Guangdongensis
- Guangdongensis Ophiorrhiza
- Ophiorrhiza Guangdong
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis (also called Guangdong ophiorrhiza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and rocky slopes. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and germinate in 1-3 months. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We recommend a soil pH of 6.5-7.0.
Where to Find Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis
Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis can be found in China.
Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis?
Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis
What is the family of Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis?
Rubiaceae
What is the distribution of Ophiorrhiza guangdongensis?
South China
Species in the Ophiorrhiza genus
Ophiorrhiza acuminata, Ophiorrhiza acuminatissima, Ophiorrhiza affinis, Ophiorrhiza alata, Ophiorrhiza alatiflora, Ophiorrhiza albida, Ophiorrhiza alboensis, Ophiorrhiza amnicola, Ophiorrhiza amoena, Ophiorrhiza amplifolia, Ophiorrhiza angkae, Ophiorrhiza annamica, Ophiorrhiza anonyma, Ophiorrhiza arenicola, Ophiorrhiza argostemmoides, Ophiorrhiza aureolina, Ophiorrhiza australiana, Ophiorrhiza austroyunnanensis, Ophiorrhiza avenis, Ophiorrhiza axillaris, Ophiorrhiza barberi, Ophiorrhiza barnesii, Ophiorrhiza baviensis, Ophiorrhiza biakensis, Ophiorrhiza biflora, Ophiorrhiza biversifolia, Ophiorrhiza blumeana, Ophiorrhiza borii, Ophiorrhiza brachyantha, Ophiorrhiza brachycarpa, Ophiorrhiza bracteata, Ophiorrhiza brevidentata, Ophiorrhiza brevipes, Ophiorrhiza brunonis, Ophiorrhiza caespitulosa, Ophiorrhiza calliantha, Ophiorrhiza camiguinensis, Ophiorrhiza cana, Ophiorrhiza canescens, Ophiorrhiza cantoniensis, Ophiorrhiza carnosicaulis, Ophiorrhiza carstensensis, Ophiorrhiza caudata, Ophiorrhiza caudipetala, Ophiorrhiza chandrasekharanii, Ophiorrhiza chinensis, Ophiorrhiza chingii, Ophiorrhiza ciliata, Ophiorrhiza codyensis, Ophiorrhiza confertiflora,
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,