Walsura oxycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 44: 200 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418013
Common Names
- Walsura oxycarpa
- Oxycarpa Walsura
- Walsura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Walsura oxycarpa (also called Indian Beechwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows in dry, deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Walsura oxycarpa is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Walsura oxycarpa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut-like structure with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Walsura oxycarpa is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a warm, moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Walsura oxycarpa
Walsura oxycarpa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Walsura oxycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Walsura oxycarpa?
Walsura oxycarpa
What is the common name of Walsura oxycarpa?
Sharp-fruited Walsura
Where is Walsura oxycarpa native to?
India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Walsura genus
Walsura gardneri, Walsura bonii, Walsura candollei, Walsura dehiscens, Walsura monopbylla, Walsura trichostemon, Walsura poilanei, Walsura oxycarpa, Walsura pachycaulon, Walsura trifoliolata, Walsura robusta, Walsura sarawakensis, Walsura pinnata, Walsura tubulata, Walsura villosa, Walsura decipiens,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
References
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:579936-1: Based on the initial data import