Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
257990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257322

Common Names

  • Ophiorrhiza villosa
  • Villosa Snake-root
  • Villosa Coral-root

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Description

Ophiorrhiza villosa (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 villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.

Where to Find Ophiorrhiza villosa

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

Ophiorrhiza villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiorrhiza villosa?

Ophiorrhiza villosa

What is the common name of Ophiorrhiza villosa?

Wild Coffee

What is the natural habitat of Ophiorrhiza villosa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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