Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosus
ID:
262492

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 218 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261824

Common Names

  • Oxyanthus speciosus
  • Speciosus Oxyanthus
  • Showy Oxyanthus

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Description

Oxyanthus speciosus (also called Showy Oxyanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and grows in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxyanthus speciosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxyanthus speciosus sub. gerrardii (Sond.) Bridson
Oxyanthus speciosus sub. mollis (Hutch.) Bridson
Oxyanthus speciosus sub. speciosus
Oxyanthus speciosus sub. stenocarpus (K.Schum.) Bridson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxyanthus speciosus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxyanthus speciosus is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Oxyanthus speciosus

Oxyanthus speciosus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Oxyanthus speciosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxyanthus speciosus?

Oxyanthus speciosus

What is the common name of Oxyanthus speciosus?

Speciosus Oxyanthus

What is the natural habitat of Oxyanthus speciosus?

Tropical rainforest

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,