Oxandra venezuelana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelana
ID:
386019
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(2): 22 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385351
Common Names
- Oxandra venezuelana
- Venezuelana Oxandra
- Venezuelana's Oxandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxandra venezuelana (also called Venezuelan Oxandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a few branches. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it grows in wet forests and along streams. It has large, white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxandra venezuelana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxandra venezuelana is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a white-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxandra venezuelana is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Oxandra venezuelana
Oxandra venezuelana is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Oxandra venezuelana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxandra venezuelana?
Oxandra venezuelana
What is the common name of Oxandra venezuelana?
Venezuelan Oxandra
Where is Oxandra venezuelana native to?
South America
Species in the Oxandra genus
Oxandra venezuelana, Oxandra oblongifolia, Oxandra leucodermis, Oxandra lanceolata, Oxandra euneura, Oxandra espintana, Oxandra sessiliflora, Oxandra asbeckii, Oxandra xylopioides, Oxandra mediocris, Oxandra polyantha, Oxandra riedeliana, Oxandra sphaerocarpa, Oxandra macrophylla, Oxandra longipetala, Oxandra panamensis, Oxandra maya, Oxandra weberbaueri, Oxandra surinamensis, Oxandra laurifolia, Oxandra reticulata, Oxandra martiana, Oxandra krukoffii, Oxandra guianensis, Oxandra unibracteata, Oxandra aberrans, Oxandra bolivarensis, Oxandra rheophytica, Oxandra saxicola,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:178641-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.