Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 142 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078884
Common Names
- Octandra Osbeckia
- Osbeckia octandra
- Octandra Osbeckia
Description
Osbeckia octandra (also called Octandra Osbeckia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Osbeckia octandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osbeckia octandra is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osbeckia octandra is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots have formed.
Where to Find Osbeckia octandra
Osbeckia octandra can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Osbeckia genus
Osbeckia tirunelvelica,
Osbeckia australiana,
Osbeckia aspericaulis,
Osbeckia buxifolia,
Osbeckia dolichophylla,
Osbeckia ericoides,
Osbeckia gracilis,
Osbeckia lanata,
Osbeckia melastomacea,
Osbeckia moonii,
Osbeckia parvifolia,
Osbeckia rheedei,
Osbeckia setoso-annulata,
Osbeckia thorelii,
Osbeckia walkeri,
Osbeckia nayarii,
Osbeckia abrahamii,
Osbeckia cochinchinensis,
Osbeckia octandra,
Osbeckia bicolor,
Osbeckia aspera,
Osbeckia brachystemon,
Osbeckia mehrana,
Osbeckia reticulata,
Osbeckia muralis,
Osbeckia virgata,
Osbeckia wynaadensis,
Osbeckia chinensis,
Osbeckia capitata,
Osbeckia opipara,
Osbeckia rostrata,
Osbeckia nepalensis,
Osbeckia crinita,
Osbeckia rubicunda,
Osbeckia nutans,
Osbeckia stellata,
Osbeckia leschenaultiana,
Osbeckia zeylanica,
Osbeckia travancorica,
Osbeckia capitata,
Osbeckia auricola,
Osbeckia drepanosepala,
Osbeckia heteranthera,
Osbeckia saddlepeakensis,
Osbeckia lanceolata,
Osbeckia pendulifolia,
Osbeckia sinensis,
Osbeckia wightiana,
Osbeckia luzoniensis,
Osbeckia capitata,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,