Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
262548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 240 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261880



Common Names

  • Oxymyrrhine gracilis
  • Graceful Oxymyrrhine
  • Graceful Oxymyrrhine Plant


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Synonyms

  • Baeckea gracilis (Schauer) C.A.Gardner [illegitimate]

Description

Oxymyrrhine gracilis (also called Slender oxymyrrhine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxymyrrhine gracilis is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxymyrrhine gracilis is yellow, with a red center and a pinkish tinge. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxymyrrhine gracilis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Oxymyrrhine gracilis

Oxymyrrhine gracilis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Oxymyrrhine gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxymyrrhine gracilis?

Oxymyrrhine gracilis

What is the common name of Oxymyrrhine gracilis?

Graceful Oxymyrrhine

What is the natural habitat of Oxymyrrhine gracilis?

Dry forests and scrublands

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,

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