Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Y.Wu & C.Chen) W.H.Chen & Y.M.Shui
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 45(4): 588 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281031
Common Names
- Oxyspora teretipetiolata
- Teretipetiolata Oxyspora
- Teretipetiolata Polygonaceae
Description
Oxyspora teretipetiolata (also called Bristly Oxyspora, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open grasslands, desert scrub, and dry washes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyspora teretipetiolata has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and its leaves are used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxyspora teretipetiolata is a white-yellowish color with a tubular shape and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxyspora teretipetiolata is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be kept moist until they germinate, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Oxyspora teretipetiolata
Oxyspora teretipetiolata is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Oxyspora teretipetiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyspora teretipetiolata?
Oxyspora teretipetiolata
Where is Oxyspora teretipetiolata native to?
Central Asia
What type of plant is Oxyspora teretipetiolata?
Herb
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
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.