Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
subulatum
ID:
1269769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Berggr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Minneskr. Fisiog. Sallks. Lund 8: 2 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269107

Common Names

  • Oreostylidium subulatum
  • Subulatum Oreostylidium
  • Subulat Oreostylidium

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Description

Oreostylidium subulatum (also called Awl-leaved Oreostylidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in moist forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oreostylidium subulatum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreostylidium subulatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreostylidium subulatum is a shrub that is propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from existing plants.

Where to Find Oreostylidium subulatum

Oreostylidium subulatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Oreostylidium subulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreostylidium subulatum?

Oreostylidium subulatum

What is the common name of Oreostylidium subulatum?

Subulate Oreostylidium

What is the natural habitat of Oreostylidium subulatum?

It is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

Species in the Oreostylidium genus

Species in the Stylidiaceae family

Donatia fascicularis, Donatia novae-zelandiae, Forstera bellidifolia, Forstera bidwillii, Forstera mackayi, Forstera sedifolia, Forstera tenella, Forstera cristis, Forstera purpurata, Levenhookia leptantha, Levenhookia stipitata, Levenhookia sonderi, Levenhookia pusilla, Levenhookia pulcherrima, Levenhookia octomaculata, Levenhookia dubia, Levenhookia chippendalei, Levenhookia pauciflora, Levenhookia preissii, Oreostylidium subulatum, Phyllachne clavigera, Phyllachne colensoi, Phyllachne rubra, Phyllachne uliginosa, Stylidium adpressum, Stylidium aeonioides, Stylidium affine, Stylidium longissimum, Stylidium longitubum, Stylidium lowrieanum, Stylidium luteum, Stylidium macranthum, Stylidium maitlandianum, Stylidium maritimum, Stylidium megacarpum, Stylidium lobuliflorum, Stylidium marradongense, Stylidium simulans, Stylidium longicornu, Stylidium soboliferum, Stylidium spathulatum, Stylidium limbatum, Stylidium lineare, Stylidium lineatum, Stylidium crossocephalum, Stylidium clarksonii, Stylidium claytonioides, Stylidium confertum, Stylidium confluens, Stylidium cordifolium,

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