Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fedtschenkoana
ID:
386025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koso-Pol.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. Bot. Sada Petra Velikago 16: 226 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385357

Common Names

  • Oenanthe fedtschenkoana
  • Fedtschenkoana Oenanthe
  • Fedtschenkoana's Oenanthe

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Description

Oenanthe fedtschenkoana (also called Fedtschenko's Oenanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a few branches. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it grows in wet forests and along streams. It has large, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Oenanthe fedtschenkoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oenanthe fedtschenkoana is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenanthe fedtschenkoana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Oenanthe fedtschenkoana

Oenanthe fedtschenkoana is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Oenanthe fedtschenkoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenanthe fedtschenkoana?

Oenanthe fedtschenkoana

What is the common name of Oenanthe fedtschenkoana?

Fedtschenko's Oenanthe

Where is Oenanthe fedtschenkoana native to?

South America

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,