Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
trichocarpos
ID:
257980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257312

Common Names

  • Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos
  • Trichocarpos Snake-root
  • Trichocarpos Coral-root

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Synonyms

  • Ophiorrhiza hispidula Wall. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos glabra Schanzer [valid]

Description

Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos (also called White-Fruited Ophiorrhiza, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white fruits and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shaded forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos has small white flowers with yellowish-greenish petals and a yellowish-greenish center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in partial shade and moist, humus-rich soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The rhizomes can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos

Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos?

Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos

What is the common name of Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos?

Trichocarpous Snake Root

What is the natural habitat of Ophiorrhiza trichocarpos?

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