Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 24: 25 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275692
Common Names
- Heteropterys oxenderi
- Oxender's Heteropterys
- Oxender's Starflower
Description
Heteropterys oxenderi (also called Oxender's Heteropterys, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in open forests and scrublands. It has dark green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys oxenderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteropterys oxenderi has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys oxenderi is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best to prune the shrub in late winter or early spring to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Heteropterys oxenderi
Heteropterys oxenderi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Heteropterys oxenderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys oxenderi?
Heteropterys oxenderi
What is the common name of Heteropterys oxenderi?
Heteropterys
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys oxenderi?
Heteropterys oxenderi is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Species in the Heteropterys genus
Heteropterys complicata,
Heteropterys ovata,
Heteropterys admirabilis,
Heteropterys alata,
Heteropterys aliciae,
Heteropterys amplexicaulis,
Heteropterys andersonii,
Heteropterys arenaria,
Heteropterys argyrophaea,
Heteropterys atabapensis,
Heteropterys aureonitens,
Heteropterys ayacuchensis,
Heteropterys banksiifolia,
Heteropterys berteroana,
Heteropterys bicolor,
Heteropterys brachiata,
Heteropterys brasiliensis,
Heteropterys bullata,
Heteropterys byrsonimifolia,
Heteropterys campestris,
Heteropterys capixaba,
Heteropterys chrysophylla,
Heteropterys cochleosperma,
Heteropterys coleoptera,
Heteropterys coriacea,
Heteropterys corumbensis,
Heteropterys cristata,
Heteropterys cuatrecasasii,
Heteropterys dichromocalyx,
Heteropterys discolor,
Heteropterys dumetorum,
Heteropterys eglandulosa,
Heteropterys escalloniifolia,
Heteropterys fluminensis,
Heteropterys fragilis,
Heteropterys glabra,
Heteropterys glazioviana,
Heteropterys grandiflora,
Heteropterys huberi,
Heteropterys hypericifolia,
Heteropterys intermedia,
Heteropterys jardimii,
Heteropterys krapovickasii,
Heteropterys laurentii,
Heteropterys laurifolia,
Heteropterys leona,
Heteropterys leschenaultiana,
Heteropterys lindleyana,
Heteropterys lonicerifolia,
Heteropterys macradena,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,