Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 53: 52, pl. 1 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003224
Common Names
- Suaeda-leaved Oxycarpha
- Suaeda-leaved Oxycarpha
- Suaeda-leaved Oxycarpha
Description
Oxycarpha suaedifolia (also called Suaeda Oxycarpha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 3 m and has a thick, woody stem. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxycarpha suaedifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxycarpha suaedifolia is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxycarpha suaedifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Oxycarpha suaedifolia
Oxycarpha suaedifolia is native to South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often in forests or along streams.
Oxycarpha suaedifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Oxycarpha suaedifolia?
Oxycarpha suaedifolia is a shrub.
Where is Oxycarpha suaedifolia native to?
Oxycarpha suaedifolia is native to South Africa.
What are the care requirements for Oxycarpha suaedifolia?
Oxycarpha suaedifolia requires full sun, well-draining soil, and occasional watering.
Species in the Oxycarpha genus
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Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,