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
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.
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,