Status:
valid
Authors:
Weath.
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 492 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239509
Common Names
- Oxybaphus
- Brandegee's Oxybaphus
- Coralito
Description
Oxybaphus brandegeei (also called Brandegee's Oxybaphus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is found in dry, open woodlands and thickets, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has lanceolate-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxybaphus brandegeei is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxybaphus brandegeei is yellow and has a single, tubular petal. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two opposite leaves, and a small root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxybaphus brandegeei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Oxybaphus brandegeei
Oxybaphus brandegeei is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Oxybaphus brandegeei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxybaphus brandegeei?
Oxybaphus brandegeei
What is the common name of Oxybaphus brandegeei?
Brandegee's Oxybaphus
What type of plant is Oxybaphus brandegeei?
It is a shrub
Species in the Oxybaphus genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,