Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" n.° 14: 12, fig. 14 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281327
Common Names
- Ossaea pulchra
- Beautiful Ossaea
- Beautiful Ossaea
Uses & Benefits
Ossaea pulchra is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It can also be used medicinally for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ossaea pulchra is a yellow four-petaled bloom with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ossaea pulchra is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ossaea pulchra
Ossaea pulchra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, South Africa, and Australia.
Ossaea pulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ossaea pulchra?
Ossaea pulchra
What is the common name of Ossaea pulchra?
Beautiful Ossaea
What is the natural habitat of Ossaea pulchra?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Ossaea genus
Ossaea flaccida,
Ossaea ramboi,
Ossaea micarensis,
Ossaea pinetorum,
Ossaea micrantha,
Ossaea wrightii,
Ossaea urbaniana,
Ossaea lanata,
Ossaea pulchra,
Ossaea hirtella,
Ossaea verrucosa,
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,