Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
dendroidea
ID:
1101527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia iv. 19 (Mart.-Apr. 1848); et in Journ. Acad.Nat. Sci. Philad., Ser. 2, i. 169 (Aug. 1848); vide Reveal & Spevak in Taxon,xvi. 411 (1967).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100865



Common Names

  • Dendroidea Oxytheca
  • Dendroidea Oxytheca Plant
  • Dendroidea Oxytheca Flower


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Description

Oxytheca dendroidea (also called Tree Oxytheca, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a prostrate growth habit and its stems are covered with hairs. It grows in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytheca dendroidea is used as an ornamental plant and also has medicinal uses.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytheca dendroidea sub. chilensis (J.Rémy) Ertter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytheca dendroidea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytheca dendroidea is a hardy, evergreen, perennial shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.

Where to Find Oxytheca dendroidea

Oxytheca dendroidea is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Species in the Oxytheca genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References