Status:
valid
Authors:
Weath.
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 492 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247089
Common Names
- Oxybaphus pratensis
- Meadow Oxybaphus
- Oxybaphus Pratensis
Description
Oxybaphus pratensis (also called Meadow Oxybaphus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is typically found in forests, woodlands, and mountain slopes. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxybaphus pratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxybaphus pratensis is yellow or orange, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxybaphus pratensis is an evergreen shrub native to temperate regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Oxybaphus pratensis
Oxybaphus pratensis can be found in the states of Goiás and Mato Grosso in Brazil.
Oxybaphus pratensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxybaphus pratensis?
Oxybaphus pratensis
What is the common name of Oxybaphus pratensis?
Meadow Oxybaphus
What is the natural habitat of Oxybaphus pratensis?
Forests in China, India, and Myanmar
Species in the Oxybaphus genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
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Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,