Otiophora calycophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) Schltr. & K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 416 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261499
Common Names
- Caerulea Otiophora
- Caespitosa Otiophora
- Calycophylla Otiophora
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- Anthospermum calycophyllum Sond. [valid]
Description
Otiophora calycophylla (also called Calyx-leaved Otiophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Angola, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Otiophora calycophylla is used as an ornamental shrub, for its timber, and as a windbreak. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and bark can be used to treat skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Otiophora calycophylla sub. calycophyllaOtiophora calycophylla sub. verdcourtii Puff
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Otiophora calycophylla has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Otiophora calycophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Prune the plant to keep it compact and tidy.
Where to Find Otiophora calycophylla
Otiophora calycophylla is native to Angola and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Otiophora calycophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otiophora calycophylla?
Otiophora calycophylla
What is the common name of Otiophora calycophylla?
Calyx-leaved Otiophora
What is the natural habitat of Otiophora calycophylla?
Woodlands and forests
Species in the Otiophora genus
Otiophora angustifolia, Otiophora caerulea, Otiophora calycophylla, Otiophora cupheoides, Otiophora inyangana, Otiophora lanceolata, Otiophora lebruniana, Otiophora multicaulis, Otiophora parviflora, Otiophora pauciflora, Otiophora perrieri, Otiophora pycnoclada, Otiophora pycnostachys, Otiophora rupicola, Otiophora scabra, Otiophora spirospicata, Otiophora stolzii, Otiophora villicaulis,
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-144669: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.