Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
257883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Bennet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 108: 302 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257215

Common Names

  • Snake Root
  • Jungle Flag
  • Jungle Flag Root

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Synonyms

  • Mussaenda repens Wall. & G.Don [valid]
  • Ophiorrhiza calcarata Hook.f. [valid]

Description

Ophiorrhiza repens (also called Creeping Root, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It has a short stem and thick, fleshy roots. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiorrhiza repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiorrhiza repens has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiorrhiza repens is a herbaceous perennial that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Ophiorrhiza repens

Ophiorrhiza repens can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Ophiorrhiza repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiorrhiza repens?

Ophiorrhiza repens

What is the common name of Ophiorrhiza repens?

Snake Root

What is the natural habitat of Ophiorrhiza repens?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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-140569: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Sigamony Stephen Richard Bennet (1940-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bennet' in the authors string.