Aosa rostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Weigend
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55(2): 464. 2006 [22 Jun 2006]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277111
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aosa rostrata (also called Beaked Aosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an evergreen shrub which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aosa rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aosa rostrata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aosa rostrata is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Aosa rostrata
Aosa rostrata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Aosa rostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aosa rostrata?
Aosa rostrata
What is the common name of Aosa rostrata?
Aosa
What type of plant is Aosa rostrata?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Aosa genus
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50292699: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.