Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycoccoides
ID:
297972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 10: 331 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297304

Common Names

  • Oxycoccoides Rinzia
  • Oxycoccoides Rinzia Plant
  • Oxycoccoides Rinzia Tree

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Description

Rinzia oxycoccoides (also called Oxycoccoides Rinzia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rinzia oxycoccoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinzia oxycoccoides has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinzia oxycoccoides is a small shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several months. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Rinzia oxycoccoides

Rinzia oxycoccoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and France.

Rinzia oxycoccoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinzia oxycoccoides?

Rinzia oxycoccoides

What type of plant is Rinzia oxycoccoides?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Rinzia oxycoccoides native to?

China

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

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