Oxyspora howellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
1083962
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeffrey & W.W.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 114 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083300
Common Names
- Oxyspora howellii
- Howellii Oxyspora
- Oxyspora Howellii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxyspora howellii (also called Howell's Oxyspora, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyspora howellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal uses as well, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxyspora howellii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxyspora howellii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Oxyspora howellii
Oxyspora howellii is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats.
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
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Frederick Jeffrey (1866-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeffrey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574544-1: Based on the initial data import