Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 494 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385235
Common Names
- Fuchsiodes Odontonema
- Fuchsiodes Spurge
- Fuchsiodes Milkweed
Description
Odontonema fuchsiodes (also called Fuchsia-like Odontonema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit with small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Odontonema fuchsiodes is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive, dark green foliage and produces small, purple flowers in the summer. It is also used as a border plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontonema fuchsiodes is small and red, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontonema fuchsiodes is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Rhizomes should be divided in the spring or summer and planted in a light, well-draining soil. Keep the rhizomes moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Odontonema fuchsiodes
Odontonema fuchsiodes can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Odontonema fuchsiodes FAQ
What is the ideal light requirement for Odontonema fuchsiodes?
Odontonema fuchsiodes prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal soil type for Odontonema fuchsiodes?
Odontonema fuchsiodes prefers a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Odontonema fuchsiodes?
Odontonema fuchsiodes prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Species in the Odontonema genus
Odontonema hondurensis,
Odontonema glabrum,
Odontonema fuchsiodes,
Odontonema dissitiflorum,
Odontonema liesneri,
Odontonema callistachyum,
Odontonema brevipes,
Odontonema bracteolatum,
Odontonema barleriodes,
Odontonema ampelocaule,
Odontonema album,
Odontonema albiflorum,
Odontonema cuspidatum,
Odontonema sessile,
Odontonema rutilans,
Odontonema rubrum,
Odontonema tubaeforme,
Odontonema amplexicaule,
Odontonema foliaceobracteatus,
Odontonema mortonii,
Odontonema schomburgkianum,
Odontonema nitidum,
Odontonema microphyllus,
Odontonema glaberrimum,
Odontonema laxum,
Odontonema mazarunensis,
Odontonema auriculatum,
Odontonema speciosum,
Odontonema lindavii,
Odontonema aliciae,
Odontonema corymbulosum,
Odontonema peruvianum,
Odontonema guayaquilense,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,