Ophiorrhiza peploides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peploides
ID:
257854
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 4: 311 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257186
Common Names
- Ophiorrhiza peploides
- Peploides Ophiorrhiza
- Peploides Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophiorrhiza peploides (also called Snake Root, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ophiorrhiza peploides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ophiorrhiza peploides are small and white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophiorrhiza peploides can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Ophiorrhiza peploides
Ophiorrhiza peploides can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Ophiorrhiza peploides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophiorrhiza peploides?
Ophiorrhiza peploides
What is the family of Ophiorrhiza peploides?
Rubiaceae
Where is Ophiorrhiza peploides found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-140541: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.