Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
262373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dubard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 53: 713 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261705

Common Names

  • Oxera coriacea
  • Leathery Oxera
  • Coriacea Oxera

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Description

Oxera coriacea (also called Leathery Oxera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxera coriacea is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and for treating respiratory conditions. It can also be used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxera coriacea has small, white flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxera coriacea is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Oxera coriacea

Oxera coriacea is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Congo.

Oxera coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxera coriacea?

Oxera coriacea

What is the common name of Oxera coriacea?

Leathery Oxera

What is the natural habitat of Oxera coriacea?

Oxera coriacea is found in lowland and montane rainforest in tropical Africa.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-144878: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.