Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubius
ID:
262434

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Miss. Ém. Laurent 1: 285 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261766

Common Names

  • Oxyanthus dubius
  • Dubious Oxyanthus
  • Dubius Oxyanthus

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Synonyms

  • Oxyanthus lepidus unyorensis (S.Moore) Bridson [valid]
  • Oxyanthus microphyllus K.Krause [valid]
  • Oxyanthus unyorensis S.Moore [valid]
  • Oxyanthus de-giorgii De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Oxyanthus dubius (also called Dubious Oxyanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. 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

Oxyanthus dubius 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 Oxyanthus dubius is yellow 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxyanthus dubius 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 Oxyanthus dubius

Oxyanthus dubius is native to the mountains of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Alabama.

Oxyanthus dubius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxyanthus dubius?

Oxyanthus dubius

What is the common name of Oxyanthus dubius?

Dubius Oxyanthus

What is the family of Oxyanthus dubius?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Oxyanthus genus

Oxyanthus barensis, Oxyanthus bremekampii, Oxyanthus brevicaulis, Oxyanthus dubius, Oxyanthus formosus, Oxyanthus goetzei, Oxyanthus gracilis, Oxyanthus haerdii, Oxyanthus latifolius, Oxyanthus laxiflorus, Oxyanthus ledermannii, Oxyanthus lepidus, Oxyanthus letouzeyanus, Oxyanthus mayumbensis, Oxyanthus montanus, Oxyanthus nangensis, Oxyanthus okuensis, Oxyanthus oliganthus, Oxyanthus pallidus, Oxyanthus pyriformis, Oxyanthus querimbensis, Oxyanthus racemosus, Oxyanthus robbrechtianus, Oxyanthus schumannianus, Oxyanthus setosus, Oxyanthus smithii, Oxyanthus speciosus, Oxyanthus subpunctatus, Oxyanthus troupinii, Oxyanthus tubiflorus, Oxyanthus ugandensis, Oxyanthus unilocularis, Oxyanthus zanguebaricus, Oxyanthus racemosa, Oxyanthus andjigae, Oxyanthus doucetii, Oxyanthus lewisii, Oxyanthus biflorus, Oxyanthus strigosus,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References