Oxyspora acutangula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutangula
ID:
162055
Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
ipni
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 69(1): 9 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161384
Common Names
- Sharp-angled Oxyspora
- Sharp-angled False-spleenwort
- Sharp-angled Polypody
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxyspora acutangula (also called 'Sharp-angled Oxyspora', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyspora acutangula has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also known to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxyspora acutangula has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have ovate to elliptic leaves.
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Oxyspora acutangula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Oxyspora acutangula
Oxyspora acutangula is found in India, particularly in the Western Ghats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Oxyspora acutangula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyspora acutangula?
Oxyspora acutangula
What is the common name of Oxyspora acutangula?
No common name
What is the family of Oxyspora acutangula?
Melastomataceae
Species in the Oxyspora genus
Oxyspora acutangula, Oxyspora floribunda, Oxyspora hirta, Oxyspora hispida, Oxyspora macrophylla, Oxyspora racemosa, Oxyspora scabrida, Oxyspora senguptae, Oxyspora stellulata, Oxyspora sumatrana, Oxyspora microflora, Oxyspora auriculata, Oxyspora beccarii, Oxyspora bullata, Oxyspora cordata, Oxyspora exigua, Oxyspora ovata, Oxyspora sagittata, Oxyspora sublepidota, Oxyspora umbellata, Oxyspora wrayi, Oxyspora paniculata, Oxyspora howellii, Oxyspora yunnanensis, Oxyspora vagans, Oxyspora curtisii, Oxyspora longisetosa, Oxyspora cernua, Oxyspora balansae, Oxyspora teretipetiolata, Oxyspora urophylla, Oxyspora hirticalyx, Oxyspora longifolia, Oxyspora decidua,
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,
References
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574531-1: Based on the initial data import