Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amicorum
ID:
1333569

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Gâteblé & Barrabé

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 179: 707 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346023

Common Names

  • Oxera amicorum
  • Friend's Oxera
  • Friend's Oxera Plant

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Description

Oxera amicorum (also called Friend's Oxera, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid species with a short stem and a single, leathery, elliptic-lanceolate leaf. It is native to Australia and is found growing in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxera amicorum is an ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxera amicorum has small, yellowish-white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Oxera amicorum

Oxera amicorum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Oxera amicorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxera amicorum?

Oxera amicorum

What is the family of Oxera amicorum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Oxera amicorum found?

Brazil

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Laure Barrabé: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrabé' in the authors string.
Gildas Gâteblé: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gâteblé' in the authors string.