Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
odoratum
ID:
1066931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 270 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066269

Common Names

  • Odoratum Ophrypetalum
  • Odoratum
  • Ophrypetalum Odoratum

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Description

Ophrypetalum odoratum (also called Fragrant Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist, evergreen forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrypetalum odoratum is used as an ornamental plant and is also known to have medicinal uses such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ophrypetalum odoratum sub. odoratum
Ophrypetalum odoratum sub. longipedicellatum Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophrypetalum odoratum is yellow and has a white center. It has a single seed per flower. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrypetalum odoratum is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ophrypetalum odoratum

Ophrypetalum odoratum can be found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Ophrypetalum genus

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74194-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.