Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
coronata
ID:
914521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye & Trudgen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 19: 159 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913856



Common Names

  • Oxymyrrhine coronata
  • Coronata Oxymyrrhine
  • Oxymyrrhine Coronata


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Description

Oxymyrrhine coronata (also called 'Crowned Oxymyrrhine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxymyrrhine coronata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxymyrrhine coronata has small yellow flowers with brown spots. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxymyrrhine coronata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Oxymyrrhine coronata

Oxymyrrhine coronata can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Oxymyrrhine coronata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Oxymyrrhine coronata?

Oxymyrrhine coronata prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).

What is the optimal humidity for Oxymyrrhine coronata?

Oxymyrrhine coronata prefers a humidity of 40-60%.

What type of soil is best for Oxymyrrhine coronata?

Oxymyrrhine coronata prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-458873: Based on the initial data import
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.