Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.E.Jones) V.M.Baum
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34(4): 427. 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045015
Common Names
- Odontonema Glaberrimum
- Glaberrimum Odontonema
- Odontonema
Description
Odontonema glaberrimum (also called Smooth Odontonema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Odontonema glaberrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontonema glaberrimum has white flowers with a yellow center and a purple throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontonema glaberrimum is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F. Once the seedlings have germinated, they should be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a bright, humid environment.
Where to Find Odontonema glaberrimum
Odontonema glaberrimum is native to Mexico and Central America.
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,
References
Vicki M. Baum: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Baum' in the authors string.