Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
trinervius
ID:
169409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia15: 291 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168738



Common Names

  • Oxyrhynchus trinervius
  • Trinervius Oxyrhynchus
  • Oxyrhynchus


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Synonyms

  • Monoplegma sphaerospermum Piper [valid]
  • Monoplegma trinervium (Donn.Sm.) Piper [valid]
  • Dioclea trinervia Donn.Sm. [valid]

Description

Oxyrhynchus trinervius (also called Three-Nerved Oxyrhynchus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxyrhynchus trinervius is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are used to treat skin diseases and its bark is used to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxyrhynchus trinervius has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, flat, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxyrhynchus trinervius is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Oxyrhynchus trinervius

Oxyrhynchus trinervius is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Oxyrhynchus trinervius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxyrhynchus trinervius?

Oxyrhynchus trinervius

What is the common name of Oxyrhynchus trinervius?

Trinervius Oxyrhynchus

Where is Oxyrhynchus trinervius native to?

Brazil

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.