Oserya minima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
1222094
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 3: 220 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221432
Common Names
- Minima Oserya
- Minima Oserya
- Minima Oserya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oserya minima (also called Dwarf oserya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, oval leaves with pointed tips. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, black berry.
Uses & Benefits
Oserya minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oserya minima is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white pattern. The seedlings are small and have a deep green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oserya minima is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Oserya minima
Oserya minima can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Oserya minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oserya minima?
Oserya minima
What is the common name of Oserya minima?
Minima Oserya
What is the natural habitat of Oserya minima?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Oserya genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50008914: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.