Oxandra euneura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
euneura
ID:
386042
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 173 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385374
Common Names
- Oxandra euneura
- Euneura Oxandra
- Euneura-Leaved Oxandra
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Oxandra euneura (also called Euneurum Oxandra, 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
Oxandra euneura is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxandra euneura has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Oxandra euneura can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are actively growing.
Where to Find Oxandra euneura
Oxandra euneura is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Oxandra euneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxandra euneura?
Oxandra euneura
What is the common name of Oxandra euneura?
Euneura Oxandra
Where is Oxandra euneura native to?
South America
Species in the Oxandra genus
Oxandra venezuelana, Oxandra oblongifolia, Oxandra leucodermis, Oxandra lanceolata, Oxandra euneura, Oxandra espintana, Oxandra sessiliflora, Oxandra asbeckii, Oxandra xylopioides, Oxandra mediocris, Oxandra polyantha, Oxandra riedeliana, Oxandra sphaerocarpa, Oxandra macrophylla, Oxandra longipetala, Oxandra panamensis, Oxandra maya, Oxandra weberbaueri, Oxandra surinamensis, Oxandra laurifolia, Oxandra reticulata, Oxandra martiana, Oxandra krukoffii, Oxandra guianensis, Oxandra unibracteata, Oxandra aberrans, Oxandra bolivarensis, Oxandra rheophytica, Oxandra saxicola,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:178619-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.