Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
262399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 80: 479 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261731

Common Names

  • Oxera oreophila
  • Mountain-Loving Oxera
  • Oreophila Oxera

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Description

Oxera oreophila (also called Mountain Oxera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands on rocky slopes and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Oxera oreophila 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 oreophila is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxera oreophila is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Oxera oreophila

Oxera oreophila can be found in the mountains of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Alabama.

Oxera oreophila FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Oxera oreophila?

Oxera oreophila prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What type of soil does Oxera oreophila prefer?

Oxera oreophila prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Oxera oreophila?

Oxera oreophila prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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-144901: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.