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
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.
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 Sorindeia genus
Sorindeia africana,
Sorindeia batekeensis,
Sorindeia winkleri,
Sorindeia juglandifolia,
Sorindeia grandifolia,
Sorindeia madagascariensis,
Sorindeia calantha,
Sorindeia albiflora,
Sorindeia oxyandra,
Sorindeia gabonensis,
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,