Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
1281989

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


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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.

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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 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,