Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 8: 168 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385372
Common Names
- Oxandra lanceolata
- Lance-Leaved Oxandra
- Lance Oxandra
Description
Oxandra lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Oxandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a few branches. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it grows in wet forests and along streams. It has large, white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxandra lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional medicine, such as for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxandra lanceolata has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxandra lanceolata is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Oxandra lanceolata
Oxandra lanceolata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Oxandra lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxandra lanceolata?
Oxandra lanceolata
What is the common name of Oxandra lanceolata?
Lance-leaved Oxandra
Where is Oxandra lanceolata native to?
South America
Species in the Oxandra genus
Oxandra venezuelana,
Oxandra oblongifolia,
Oxandra leucodermis,
Oxandra lanceolata,
Oxandra euneura,
Oxandra espintana,
Oxandra sessiliflora,
Oxandra asbeckii,
Oxandra xylopioides,
Oxandra mediocris,
Oxandra polyantha,
Oxandra riedeliana,
Oxandra sphaerocarpa,
Oxandra macrophylla,
Oxandra longipetala,
Oxandra panamensis,
Oxandra maya,
Oxandra weberbaueri,
Oxandra surinamensis,
Oxandra laurifolia,
Oxandra reticulata,
Oxandra martiana,
Oxandra krukoffii,
Oxandra guianensis,
Oxandra unibracteata,
Oxandra aberrans,
Oxandra bolivarensis,
Oxandra rheophytica,
Oxandra saxicola,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,