Status:
valid
Authors:
Schauer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 240 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261880
Common Names
- Oxymyrrhine gracilis
- Graceful Oxymyrrhine
- Graceful Oxymyrrhine Plant
Synonyms
- Baeckea gracilis (Schauer) C.A.Gardner [illegitimate]
Description
Oxymyrrhine gracilis (also called Slender oxymyrrhine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oxymyrrhine gracilis is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxymyrrhine gracilis is yellow, with a red center and a pinkish tinge. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxymyrrhine gracilis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Oxymyrrhine gracilis
Oxymyrrhine gracilis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Oxymyrrhine gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxymyrrhine gracilis?
Oxymyrrhine gracilis
What is the common name of Oxymyrrhine gracilis?
Graceful Oxymyrrhine
What is the natural habitat of Oxymyrrhine gracilis?
Dry forests and scrublands
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Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,