Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
1335154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & Junikka

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 251 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347608


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Description

Oxandra saxicola (also called Rock 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 saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxandra saxicola has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxandra saxicola 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 saxicola

Oxandra saxicola is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in rocky habitats.

Oxandra saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxandra saxicola?

Oxandra saxicola

What is the common name of Oxandra saxicola?

Rock Oxandra

What is the natural habitat of Oxandra saxicola?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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:77159858-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.