Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 140 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482506
Common Names
- Triandra Oxygyne
- Oxygyne
- Hawaiian Oxygyne
Description
Oxygyne triandra (also called Three-Stamen Oxygyne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has a low, spreading habit with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in mountainous regions and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Oxygyne triandra is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in landscaping and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxygyne triandra is a small, yellow-green, monoecious flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have short needles.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxygyne triandra is a small evergreen conifer that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Oxygyne triandra
Oxygyne triandra can be found in the mountains of central and northern Mexico.
Oxygyne triandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxygyne triandra?
Oxygyne triandra
What is the common name of Oxygyne triandra?
Triandra Oxygyne
What is the natural habitat of Oxygyne triandra?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia.
Species in the Oxygyne genus
Species in the Burmanniaceae family
Afrothismia baerae,
Afrothismia foertheriana,
Afrothismia gesnerioides,
Afrothismia insignis,
Afrothismia pachyantha,
Afrothismia saingei,
Afrothismia winkleri,
Afrothismia hydra,
Afrothismia korupensis,
Afrothismia mhoroana,
Afrothismia amietii,
Afrothismia zambesiaca,
Afrothismia fungiformis,
Afrothismia pusilla,
Afrothismia kupensis,
Apteria aphylla,
Burmannia alba,
Burmannia aprica,
Burmannia australis,
Burmannia bicolor,
Burmannia bifaria,
Burmannia biflora,
Burmannia candelabrum,
Burmannia candida,
Burmannia capitata,
Burmannia championii,
Burmannia chinensis,
Burmannia cochinchinensis,
Burmannia coelestis,
Burmannia compacta,
Burmannia connata,
Burmannia cryptopetala,
Burmannia damazii,
Burmannia dasyantha,
Burmannia disticha,
Burmannia engganensis,
Burmannia filamentosa,
Burmannia flava,
Burmannia foliosa,
Burmannia geelvinkiana,
Burmannia gracilis,
Burmannia grandiflora,
Burmannia hexaptera,
Burmannia indica,
Burmannia itoana,
Burmannia jonkeri,
Burmannia juncea,
Burmannia kalbreyeri,
Burmannia larseniana,
Burmannia latialata,