Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multigemma
ID:
385950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 23: 312 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385282

Common Names

  • Multigemma Oplonia
  • Multigemma Orthotactus
  • Multigemma Oxymitra

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Description

Oplonia multigemma (also called Multigem Oplonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate, up to 15 cm long and 4 cm wide. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests and wet mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oplonia multigemma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oplonia multigemma is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a green stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplonia multigemma is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Oplonia multigemma

Oplonia multigemma is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Oplonia multigemma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplonia multigemma?

Oplonia multigemma

What type of plant is Oplonia multigemma?

A shrub

Where is Oplonia multigemma found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:174741-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.