Oxybaphus corymbosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbosus
ID:
1222271
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 10 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221609
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxybaphus corymbosus (also called bluebells, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Mexico. It has a creeping habit and small, bell-shaped flowers that are blue in color. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Oxybaphus corymbosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxybaphus corymbosus has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxybaphus corymbosus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Oxybaphus corymbosus
Oxybaphus corymbosus can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50009396: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.