Oxyceros drupaceus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.F.Gaertn.) Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 296 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836330
Common Names
- Oxyceros Drupaceus
- Drupaceus Oxyceros
- Oxyceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxyceros drupaceus (also called 'Drupaceous Oxyceros', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is characterized by its linear leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in tropical rainforests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyceros drupaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxyceros drupaceus is white and tubular in shape with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxyceros drupaceus is a species of orchid native to Central America. It is a warm-growing epiphyte that prefers bright, indirect light and regular waterings. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seedlings should be grown in a medium of sphagnum moss and perlite.
Where to Find Oxyceros drupaceus
Oxyceros drupaceus is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Oxyceros drupaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyceros drupaceus?
Oxyceros drupaceus
What are the common names of Oxyceros drupaceus?
Drupaceous oxyceros
What is the natural habitat of Oxyceros drupaceus?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa
Species in the Oxyceros genus
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-373615: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich von Gaertner (1772-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.