Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
262404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Sert. Austro-Caledon. 1: 23 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261736

Common Names

  • Oxera pulchella
  • Pretty Oxera
  • Pulchella Oxera

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Synonyms

  • Oncoma pulchellum Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Oxera pulchella (also called Pretty Oxera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands on rocky slopes and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Oxera pulchella 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxera pulchella sub. grandiflora (Dubard) de Kok
Oxera pulchella sub. pulchella

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxera pulchella 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 pulchella is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Oxera pulchella

Oxera pulchella is native to the mountains of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Alabama.

Oxera pulchella FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Oxera pulchella?

Oxera pulchella prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What type of soil does Oxera pulchella prefer?

Oxera pulchella prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Oxera pulchella?

Oxera pulchella prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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