Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
262366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dubard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 53: 712 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261698

Common Names

  • Oxera balansae
  • Balansa's Oxera
  • Balansa Oxera

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Synonyms

  • Oxera floribunda Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Oxera balansae (also called Balansa's Oxera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxera balansae is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and for treating respiratory conditions. It can also be used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxera balansae has small, white flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxera balansae is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Oxera balansae

Oxera balansae is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Congo.

Oxera balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxera balansae?

Oxera balansae

What is the common name of Oxera balansae?

Balansa's Oxera

What is the natural habitat of Oxera balansae?

Oxera balansae is found in lowland and montane rainforest in tropical Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-144870: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.