Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
1067143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jans.-Jac.

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 73: 338 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066481

Common Names

  • Oxandra surinamensis
  • Surinam Oxandra
  • Surinam Ebony

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Description

Oxandra surinamensis (also called Surinam Oxandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxandra surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxandra surinamensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxandra surinamensis is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in moist areas. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Oxandra surinamensis

Oxandra surinamensis can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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