Oxandra macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1066521
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 173 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065859
Common Names
- Oxandra Macrophylla
- Macrophylla Oxandra
- Oxandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxandra macrophylla (also called 'large-leaved 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 10 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oxandra macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxandra macrophylla has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Oxandra macrophylla is a large evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Oxandra macrophylla
Oxandra macrophylla is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the island.
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:178625-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.