Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neriifolia
ID:
262392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Montrouz.) Beauvis.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Bot. Lyon 26: 72 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261724



Common Names

  • Oxera neriifolia
  • Nerium-Leaved Oxera
  • Neriifolia Oxera


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Synonyms

  • Maoutia neriifolia Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Oxera heteromera Brongn. ex Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Oxera moorei Vieill. ex Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Oxera muelleri Brongn. ex Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Oxera neriifolia artensis Dubard [unknown]
  • Oxera neriifolia sinuata Dubard [unknown]
  • Borya latreillei Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Oxera neriifolia cordifolia (Vieill.) Dubard [unknown]
  • Oxera neriifolia ovata (Vieill.) Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Oxera neriifolia (also called Slender-leaved Oxera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxera neriifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxera neriifolia sub. neriifolia
Oxera neriifolia sub. sororia (Däniker) de Kok

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxera neriifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxera neriifolia is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Oxera neriifolia

Oxera neriifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Oxera neriifolia FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Oxera neriifolia?

Oxera neriifolia prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What type of soil does Oxera neriifolia prefer?

Oxera neriifolia prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Oxera neriifolia?

Oxera neriifolia prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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-144896: Based on the initial data import
Xavier Montrouzier (1820-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Montrouz.' in the authors string.
Georges Eugène Charles Beauvisage (1852-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauvis.' in the authors string.