Oxandra longipetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipetala
ID:
1066550
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 170 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065888
Common Names
- Oxandra longipetala
- Longipetala Oxandra
- Longipetalum Oxandra
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Oxandra longipetala (also called 'long-petaled oxandra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a large shrub or small tree, reaching up to 15 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oxandra longipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-oxidant. It is also used to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxandra longipetala has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Oxandra longipetala is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Oxandra longipetala
Oxandra longipetala is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
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:178624-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.