Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
1041467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" n.° 15: 8 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040805



Common Names

  • Ossaea pinetorum
  • Pinetorum Ossaea
  • Ossaea


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Uses & Benefits

Ossaea pinetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ossaea pinetorum has white flowers with yellow-green centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ossaea pinetorum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Ossaea pinetorum

Ossaea pinetorum is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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