Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
urbaniana
ID:
1271421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 20: 158 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270759



Common Names

  • Urbaniana Ossaea
  • Ossaea urbaniana
  • Ossaea


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Uses & Benefits

Ossaea urbaniana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It can also be used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ossaea urbaniana flower is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. Seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ossaea urbaniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Ossaea urbaniana

Ossaea urbaniana is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Ossaea urbaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ossaea urbaniana?

Ossaea urbaniana

What is the family of Ossaea urbaniana?

Melastomataceae

What is the natural habitat of Ossaea urbaniana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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,