Plant profile
Oncostemum nervosum
Oncostemum nervosum Baker
Oncostemum nervosum is an outdoor plant with distinctive leaves that provide visual interest. It is grown in gardens and open spaces.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Woody plant with arboreal stature.
- Climate
- Originating from equatorial or rainy tropical areas.
- Origin / area
- Its geographical roots are located in: Madagascar.
Recommended products for Oncostemum nervosum
Ecological interactions
Known consumers:
Eulemur rubriventer
Basic care
- Watering
- Moderate watering: let the top layer dry between soaks.
- Light
- Medium-high light without long stretches of direct rays.
- Temperature
- Avoid cold draughts and sharp temperature drops.
- Humidity
- A balanced environment helps avoid mould and stress.
Pet toxicity
Common sense applies: it isn’t a pet snack.
Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q17237107) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3718566) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (589393-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0001085438) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- GloBI — species interactions (CC BY)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).