Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
257907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 546 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257239

Common Names

  • Snake Root
  • Jungle Flag
  • Jungle Flag Root

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Synonyms

  • Ophiorrhiza harrisiana rugosa Hook.f. [valid]
  • Ophiorrhiza prostrata rugosa (Wall.) Kar. & Panigrahi [valid]

Description

Ophiorrhiza rugosa (also called Rough Snake Root, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiorrhiza rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ophiorrhiza rugosa var. angustifolia (Thwaites) Ridsdale
Ophiorrhiza rugosa var. argentea (Hook.f.) Deb & Mondal
Ophiorrhiza rugosa var. decumbens (Gardner ex Thwaites) Deb & Mondal
Ophiorrhiza rugosa var. merguensis (Hook.f.) Deb & Mondal
Ophiorrhiza rugosa var. prostrata (D.Don) Deb & Mondal
Ophiorrhiza rugosa var. rugosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiorrhiza rugosa 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 rugosa 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 rugosa

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

Ophiorrhiza rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiorrhiza rugosa?

Ophiorrhiza rugosa

What is the common name of Ophiorrhiza rugosa?

Rugose Ophiorrhiza

What is the family of Ophiorrhiza rugosa?

Rubiaceae

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