Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 463 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043449
Common Names
- Oryctanthus grammatus
- Grammatus Oryctanthus
- Grammatus Plant
Description
Oryctanthus grammatus (also called Gram's Oryctanthus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in Central and South America. It is a small shrub with green leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oryctanthus grammatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oryctanthus grammatus has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oryctanthus grammatus is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the plant and replanting them in moist soil.
Where to Find Oryctanthus grammatus
Oryctanthus grammatus is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Oryctanthus genus
Oryctanthus tehuacanensis,
Oryctanthus spicatus,
Oryctanthus phthirusoides,
Oryctanthus pedunculatus,
Oryctanthus occidentalis,
Oryctanthus neurophyllus,
Oryctanthus florulentus,
Oryctanthus costulatus,
Oryctanthus cordifolius,
Oryctanthus alveolatus,
Oryctanthus minor,
Oryctanthus guianensis,
Oryctanthus grammatus,
Oryctanthus ovalifolius,
Oryctanthus asplundii,
Oryctanthus grandis,
Oryctanthus tehuacacensis,
Oryctanthus callicarpus,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.