Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltdl.) R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 165 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226811
Common Names
- Martian Oxandra
- Oxandra martiana
- Martian Oxandra
Description
Oxandra martiana (also called Martin's Oxandra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers in the spring and summer. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oxandra martiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxandra martiana has small, yellow-green flowers that are grouped in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxandra martiana is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be protected from strong winds. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Oxandra martiana
Oxandra martiana is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady forests. It can also be found in cultivation in many parts of the world.
Oxandra martiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxandra martiana?
Oxandra martiana
What is the common name of Oxandra martiana?
Martian Oxandra
What is the natural habitat of Oxandra martiana?
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,