Oxyspora paniculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
1081221
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 123 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080559
Common Names
- Oxyspora paniculata
- Panicled Oxyspora
- Oxyspora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxyspora paniculata (also called Paniculata Oxyspora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 20 cm. The leaves are lanceolate and have a smooth texture. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyspora paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oxyspora paniculata var. campanulata J.F.MaxwellOxyspora paniculata var. glandulosa W.W.Sm. ex J.F.Maxwell
Oxyspora paniculata var. rupicola (Lace) J.F.Maxwell
Oxyspora paniculata var. paniculata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxyspora paniculata is a small, white, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, pointed leaf.
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Oxyspora paniculata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Oxyspora paniculata
Oxyspora paniculata is native to Central and South America and is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Species in the Oxyspora genus
Oxyspora acutangula, Oxyspora floribunda, Oxyspora hirta, Oxyspora hispida, Oxyspora macrophylla, Oxyspora racemosa, Oxyspora scabrida, Oxyspora senguptae, Oxyspora stellulata, Oxyspora sumatrana, Oxyspora microflora, Oxyspora auriculata, Oxyspora beccarii, Oxyspora bullata, Oxyspora cordata, Oxyspora exigua, Oxyspora ovata, Oxyspora sagittata, Oxyspora sublepidota, Oxyspora umbellata, Oxyspora wrayi, Oxyspora paniculata, Oxyspora howellii, Oxyspora yunnanensis, Oxyspora vagans, Oxyspora curtisii, Oxyspora longisetosa, Oxyspora cernua, Oxyspora balansae, Oxyspora teretipetiolata, Oxyspora urophylla, Oxyspora hirticalyx, Oxyspora longifolia, Oxyspora decidua,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20302106: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.