Oxandra rheophytica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rheophytica
ID:
1335153
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Junikka
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 248 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347607
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Oxandra rheophytica (also called Rheophytic Oxandra, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central America. It has a thick trunk and grows to a height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are simple and have a glossy green color. It is found in wet and moist habitats such as rainforests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Oxandra rheophytica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxandra rheophytica has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxandra rheophytica is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that can be grown outdoors in warm climates or as a houseplant in cooler climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a pot of moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water regularly and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Oxandra rheophytica
Oxandra rheophytica is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Oxandra rheophytica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxandra rheophytica?
Oxandra rheophytica
What is the common name of Oxandra rheophytica?
Rheophytic Oxandra
What is the natural habitat of Oxandra rheophytica?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
Leo Junikka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Junikka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159857-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.