Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 8: 171 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261720
Common Names
- Oxera microcalyx
- Small-Calyx Oxera
- Microcalyx Oxera
Description
Oxera microcalyx (also called Small-calyx 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 microcalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxera microcalyx is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxera microcalyx 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 healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, bright location until established.
Where to Find Oxera microcalyx
Oxera microcalyx is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Congo.
Oxera microcalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxera microcalyx?
Oxera microcalyx
What is the common name of Oxera microcalyx?
Small-calyx Oxera
What is the natural habitat of Oxera microcalyx?
Oxera microcalyx is found in lowland and montane rainforest in tropical Africa.
Species in the Oxera genus
Oxera baladica,
Oxera balansae,
Oxera brevicalyx,
Oxera coriacea,
Oxera coronata,
Oxera crassifolia,
Oxera glandulosa,
Oxera gmelinoides,
Oxera microcalyx,
Oxera morieri,
Oxera neriifolia,
Oxera oreophila,
Oxera palmatinervia,
Oxera pancheri,
Oxera pulchella,
Oxera robusta,
Oxera rugosa,
Oxera sessilifolia,
Oxera subverticillata,
Oxera sulfurea,
Oxera vanuatuensis,
Oxera amicorum,
Oxera lehuntei,
Oxera splendida,
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,