Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicalyx
ID:
262368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) de Kok

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54: 282 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261700



Common Names

  • Oxera brevicalyx
  • Short-Calyx Oxera
  • Brevicalyx Oxera


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Synonyms

  • Oxera pulchella brevicalyx Moldenke [unknown]
  • Oxera pulchella microcalyx Dubard [unknown]

Description

Oxera brevicalyx (also called Short-calyx Oxera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxera brevicalyx is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and for treating respiratory conditions. It can also be used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxera brevicalyx has small, white flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxera brevicalyx is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Oxera brevicalyx

Oxera brevicalyx is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Congo.

Oxera brevicalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxera brevicalyx?

Oxera brevicalyx

What is the common name of Oxera brevicalyx?

Short-calyx Oxera

What is the natural habitat of Oxera brevicalyx?

Oxera brevicalyx is found in lowland and montane rainforest in tropical Africa.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-144872: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Rogier Petrus Johannes de Kok (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Kok' in the authors string.