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
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.
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 Oxyrhynchus genus
Species in the Fabaceae family