Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
oxyandra
ID:
1253233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bourobou & Breteler

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 69: 115 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252571

Common Names

  • Sorindeia oxyandra
  • Oxyandra
  • Oxyandra Sorindeia

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Description

Sorindeia oxyandra (also called Oxyandra Sorindeia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an erect, woody shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sorindeia oxyandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorindeia oxyandra has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorindeia oxyandra is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sorindeia oxyandra

Sorindeia oxyandra is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Sorindeia oxyandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorindeia oxyandra?

Sorindeia oxyandra

What is the common name of Sorindeia oxyandra?

Sharp-leaved Sorindeia

What type of plant is Sorindeia oxyandra?

Tree

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50166084: Based on the initial data import
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
H. Bourobou Bourobou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bourobou' in the authors string.