Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 4: 54 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144873
Common Names
- Orthion oblanceolatum
- Oblanceolate Orthion
- Oblanceolate Orthium
Description
Orthion oblanceolatum (also called Oblanceolatum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests, in the understory of dry forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orthion oblanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthion oblanceolatum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Orthion oblanceolatum
Orthion oblanceolatum is native to the tropical forests of Mexico.
Species in the Orthion genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,