Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 292 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836345
Common Names
- Oxyceros Kesslerianus
- Kesslerianus Oxyceros
- Oxyceros
Description
Oxyceros kesslerianus (also called Kessler's Oxyceros, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae. It has a short stem and a rosette of basal leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyceros kesslerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxyceros kesslerianus has yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Oxyceros kesslerianus: This species is best grown in a sunny, well-drained position in the garden. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oxyceros kesslerianus
Oxyceros kesslerianus is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, sandy soils.
Oxyceros kesslerianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyceros kesslerianus?
Oxyceros kesslerianus
What are the common names of Oxyceros kesslerianus?
Kessler's oxyceros
What is the natural habitat of Oxyceros kesslerianus?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa
Species in the Oxyceros genus
Oxyceros bispinosus,
Oxyceros horridus,
Oxyceros kunstleri,
Oxyceros longiflorus,
Oxyceros penangianus,
Oxyceros pubicalyx,
Oxyceros rugulosus,
Oxyceros vidalii,
Oxyceros drupaceus,
Oxyceros jasminiflorus,
Oxyceros patulus,
Oxyceros kesslerianus,
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,