Oxyanthus haerdii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 119 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261775
Common Names
- Haerd's Oxyanthus
- Oxyanthus
- Indian Willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxyanthus haerdii (also called Haerd's 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 haerdii 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 haerdii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxyanthus haerdii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers in spring and summer. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagate from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Oxyanthus haerdii
Oxyanthus haerdii is native to the mountains of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Alabama.
Oxyanthus haerdii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyanthus haerdii?
Oxyanthus haerdii
What is the common name of Oxyanthus haerdii?
Haerdii Oxyanthus
What is the family of Oxyanthus haerdii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-144946: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.