Oscularia guthrieae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 16: 77. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385172
Common Names
- Guthrieae Oscularia
- Guthrieae Spurge
- Guthrieae Milkweed
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- Mesembryanthemum guthrieae L.Bolus [unknown]
- Lampranthus guthrieae (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [unknown]
Description
Oscularia guthrieae (also called 'Guthrie's Oscularia', 'Oscularia' and 'Guthrie's Oscularia Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, woody shrub native to South Africa. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near water.
Uses & Benefits
Oscularia guthrieae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oscularia guthrieae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oscularia guthrieae is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry in the winter. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Oscularia guthrieae
Oscularia guthrieae is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.
Oscularia guthrieae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oscularia guthrieae?
Oscularia guthrieae
What is the common name of Oscularia guthrieae?
Guthrie's oscularia
What is the family of Oscularia guthrieae?
Aizoaceae
Species in the Oscularia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000385172: Based on the initial data import