Oxera morieri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vieill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Linn. Normandie 7: 93 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261722
Common Names
- Oxera morieri
- Morier's Oxera
- Morieri Oxera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxera morieri (also called Morier'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 morieri 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 morieri is yellow 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxera morieri is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers in spring and summer. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagate from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Oxera morieri
Oxera morieri is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Congo.
Oxera morieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxera morieri?
Oxera morieri
What is the family of Oxera morieri?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Oxera morieri?
Morier's Oxera
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-144894: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.