Otiophora cupheoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1453 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261502
Common Names
- Cupheoides Otiophora
- Densiflora Otiophora
- Hebe Otiophora
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- Otiophora cupheoides hirsuta (Bär) Verdc. [valid]
- Otiophora cupheoides macrosiphon Verdc. [valid]
- Otiophora densiflora Bär [valid]
- Otiophora hirsuta Bär [valid]
Description
Otiophora cupheoides (also called Cuphea-like 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 cupheoides 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Otiophora cupheoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Otiophora cupheoides is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers 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 cupheoides
Otiophora cupheoides is native to Angola and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Otiophora cupheoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otiophora cupheoides?
Otiophora cupheoides
What is the common name of Otiophora cupheoides?
Cuphea-like Otiophora
What is the natural habitat of Otiophora cupheoides?
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-144672: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.