Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
1276430

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Med. Habana 5: 434. 1869 [15 Apr 1869]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275768



Common Names

  • Ossaea lanata
  • Woolly Ossaea
  • Woolly-leaf Ossaea


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Description

Ossaea lanata (also called Woolly Ossaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ossaea lanata is a species of plant used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ossaea lanata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ossaea lanata is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ossaea lanata

Ossaea lanata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ossaea lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ossaea lanata?

Ossaea lanata

What is the common name of Ossaea lanata?

Ossaea

What is the natural habitat of Ossaea lanata?

Ossaea lanata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,

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