Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
1242993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 73 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242331



Common Names

  • Cernua Oxyspora
  • Oxyspora cernua
  • Oxyspora


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Description

Oxyspora cernua (also called Cernua, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Oxysporaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in moist forests and along the edges of rivers. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxyspora cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oxyspora cernua are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxyspora cernua is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors. It needs to be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Oxyspora cernua

Oxyspora cernua can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Oxyspora cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxyspora cernua?

Oxyspora cernua

What is the common name of Oxyspora cernua?

Nodding oxyspora

What is the habitat of Oxyspora cernua?

Oxyspora cernua is found in open woods, grassy meadows, and roadsides

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50118413: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.