Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1045666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stearn

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 4: 314 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045004

Common Names

  • Oplonia Acuminata
  • Acuminata Oplonia
  • Oplonia

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Description

Oplonia acuminata (also called Acuminate Oplonia, 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

Oplonia acuminata 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

Oplonia acuminata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplonia acuminata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Oplonia acuminata

Oplonia acuminata is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

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

William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.