Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcalyx
ID:
262388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 8: 171 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261720

Common Names

  • Oxera microcalyx
  • Small-Calyx Oxera
  • Microcalyx Oxera

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Description

Oxera microcalyx (also called Small-calyx 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 microcalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxera microcalyx 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxera microcalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, bright location until established.

Where to Find Oxera microcalyx

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

Oxera microcalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxera microcalyx?

Oxera microcalyx

What is the common name of Oxera microcalyx?

Small-calyx Oxera

What is the natural habitat of Oxera microcalyx?

Oxera microcalyx 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-144892: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.