Ossaea verrucosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
1416605
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) M.Gómez
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 23: 70 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429070
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ossaea verrucosa (also called Warty Ossaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family. It is a small, succulent shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with thick, fleshy stems and leaves. It is native to the dry regions of India, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ossaea verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ossaea verrucosa has small yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ossaea verrucosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ossaea verrucosa
Ossaea verrucosa is native to tropical regions of the Americas.
Ossaea verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ossaea verrucosa?
Ossaea verrucosa
What is the common name of Ossaea verrucosa?
Warty Ossaea
What is the natural habitat of Ossaea verrucosa?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Ossaea genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
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References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Manuel Gómez de la Maza y Jiménez (1867-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gómez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177259-2: Based on the initial data import