Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
257766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 977 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257098

Common Names

  • Long-flowered Snake Root
  • Long-flowered Woodruff
  • Long-flowered Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Ophiorrhiza horsfieldiana Miq. [valid]
  • Ophiorrhiza longiflora borneensis Miq. [valid]
  • Ophiorrhiza longiflora malabarensis Hochr. [valid]
  • Ophiorrhiza longiflora guedehensis Hochr. [valid]

Description

Ophiorrhiza longiflora (also called Long-flowered Root, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiorrhiza longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, coughs, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiorrhiza longiflora has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiorrhiza longiflora is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C (50°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ophiorrhiza longiflora

Ophiorrhiza longiflora is native to tropical Asia.

Ophiorrhiza longiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiorrhiza longiflora?

Ophiorrhiza longiflora

What is the common name of Ophiorrhiza longiflora?

Long-flowered Snake Root

What type of plant is Ophiorrhiza longiflora?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

References