Oziroe pomensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pomensis
ID:
713325
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Onira 3(14): 41 (1998).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712658
Common Names
- Oziroe Pomensis
- Pomensis Oziroe
- Oziroe Pomensis
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- Oziroe totorensis Ravenna [unknown]
Description
Oziroe pomensis (also called Apple-scented oziroe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It has a dense tuft of linear, grass-like leaves, up to 8 inches (20 cm) long, and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Oziroe pomensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oziroe pomensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oziroe pomensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Oziroe pomensis
Oziroe pomensis can be found in tropical regions of South America.
Oziroe pomensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oziroe pomensis?
Oziroe pomensis
What is the common name of Oziroe pomensis?
Oziroe Pomensis
What is the growth habit of Oziroe pomensis?
It is a small, perennial succulent with a rosette of fleshy leaves.
Species in the Oziroe genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283582: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.