Oxera vanuatuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Kok
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54: 271 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261750
Common Names
- Oxera vanuatuensis
- Vanuatu Oxera
- Vanuatuensis Oxera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxera vanuatuensis (also called Vanuatu Oxera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Vanuatu. 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 vanuatuensis 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 vanuatuensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxera vanuatuensis 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 vanuatuensis
Oxera vanuatuensis is native to the islands of Vanuatu in the South Pacific.
Oxera vanuatuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxera vanuatuensis?
Oxera vanuatuensis
What is the common name of Oxera vanuatuensis?
Vanuatuensis Oxera
What is the family of Oxera vanuatuensis?
Asteraceae
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-144919: Based on the initial data import
Rogier Petrus Johannes de Kok (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Kok' in the authors string.