Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
microflora
ID:
163196

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Maxwell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 35(2): 216, nom. nov. (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162525



Common Names

  • Oxyspora microflora
  • Microflora Oxyspora
  • Oxyspora Tiny


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Synonyms

  • Tayloriophyton glabrum M.P.Nayar [unknown]

Description

Oxyspora microflora (also called 'Microflora Oxyspora', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxyspora microflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxyspora microflora is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green plants with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxyspora microflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.

Where to Find Oxyspora microflora

Oxyspora microflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Oxyspora microflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxyspora microflora?

Oxyspora microflora

What is the common name of Oxyspora microflora?

Microflora Oxyspora

What is the habitat of Oxyspora microflora?

It is found in the moist deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.

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