Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 378 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261712
Common Names
- Oxera gmelinoides
- Gmelin-Like Oxera
- Gmelinoides Oxera
Synonyms
- Oxera pittosporifolia Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Oxera gmelinoides (also called Gmelin-like 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 gmelinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxera gmelinoides is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxera gmelinoides 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 gmelinoides
Oxera gmelinoides is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Congo.
Oxera gmelinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxera gmelinoides?
Oxera gmelinoides
What is the common name of Oxera gmelinoides?
Gmelin-like Oxera
What is the natural habitat of Oxera gmelinoides?
Oxera gmelinoides is found in lowland and montane rainforest in tropical Africa.
Species in the Oxera genus
Oxera baladica,
Oxera balansae,
Oxera brevicalyx,
Oxera coriacea,
Oxera coronata,
Oxera crassifolia,
Oxera glandulosa,
Oxera gmelinoides,
Oxera microcalyx,
Oxera morieri,
Oxera neriifolia,
Oxera oreophila,
Oxera palmatinervia,
Oxera pancheri,
Oxera pulchella,
Oxera robusta,
Oxera rugosa,
Oxera sessilifolia,
Oxera subverticillata,
Oxera sulfurea,
Oxera vanuatuensis,
Oxera amicorum,
Oxera lehuntei,
Oxera splendida,
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,