Nyssa ogeche - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Bartram ex Marshall
Source:
wcs
Year:
1785
Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 97 (1785)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252596
Common Names
- Nyssa ogeche
- Ogeechee Tupelo
- Ogeechee Gum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nyssa acuminata Small [unknown]
- Nyssa candicans Michx. [unknown]
- Nyssa capitata Walter [unknown]
- Nyssa coccinea W.Bartram [unknown]
- Nyssa montana C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
- Nyssa oye-chee Steud. [unknown]
- Nyssa tomentosa Poir. [unknown]
- Nyssa ogeche acuminata (Small) Eyles [unknown]
Description
Nyssa ogeche (also called 'Ogeechee Tupelo', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in wet, swampy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nyssa ogeche is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nyssa ogeche has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nyssa ogeche is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.
Where to Find Nyssa ogeche
Nyssa ogeche can be found in wetland areas of the southeastern United States.
Nyssa ogeche FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nyssa ogeche?
Nyssa ogeche
What type of plant is Nyssa ogeche?
It is a species of deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae.
Where is Nyssa ogeche found?
It is native to the southeastern United States.
Species in the Nyssa genus
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136212: Based on the initial data import
William Bartram (1739-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bartram' in the authors string.
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.