Oxandra guianensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1259049
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 229 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258387
Common Names
- Guianensis Oxandra
- Oxandra Guianensis
- Oxandra guianensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxandra guianensis (also called 'Guiana Oxandra', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and large, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oxandra guianensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxandra guianensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxandra guianensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Oxandra guianensis
Oxandra guianensis is native to Central and South America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.
Oxandra guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxandra guianensis?
Oxandra guianensis
What is the common name of Oxandra guianensis?
Guiana Oxandra
What is the natural habitat of Oxandra guianensis?
Oxandra guianensis is found in tropical rainforests
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
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:178621-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.