Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lewisii
ID:
1335184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonké & O.Lachenaud

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Candollea 71: 176 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347638



Common Names

  • Oxyanthus Lewisii
  • Lewis' Oxyanthus
  • Lewis' Wild Coffee


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Description

Oxyanthus lewisii (also called Lewis's Oxyanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxyanthus lewisii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and petals being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxyanthus lewisii is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxyanthus lewisii is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that can be grown outdoors in warm climates or as a houseplant in cooler climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a pot of moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water regularly and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Oxyanthus lewisii

Oxyanthus lewisii is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Oxyanthus lewisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxyanthus lewisii?

Oxyanthus lewisii

What is the common name of Oxyanthus lewisii?

Lewis' Oxyanthus

What is the natural habitat of Oxyanthus lewisii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Oxyanthus genus

Oxyanthus barensis, Oxyanthus bremekampii, Oxyanthus brevicaulis, Oxyanthus dubius, Oxyanthus formosus, Oxyanthus goetzei, Oxyanthus gracilis, Oxyanthus haerdii, Oxyanthus latifolius, Oxyanthus laxiflorus, Oxyanthus ledermannii, Oxyanthus lepidus, Oxyanthus letouzeyanus, Oxyanthus mayumbensis, Oxyanthus montanus, Oxyanthus nangensis, Oxyanthus okuensis, Oxyanthus oliganthus, Oxyanthus pallidus, Oxyanthus pyriformis, Oxyanthus querimbensis, Oxyanthus racemosus, Oxyanthus robbrechtianus, Oxyanthus schumannianus, Oxyanthus setosus, Oxyanthus smithii, Oxyanthus speciosus, Oxyanthus subpunctatus, Oxyanthus troupinii, Oxyanthus tubiflorus, Oxyanthus ugandensis, Oxyanthus unilocularis, Oxyanthus zanguebaricus, Oxyanthus racemosa, Oxyanthus andjigae, Oxyanthus doucetii, Oxyanthus lewisii, Oxyanthus biflorus, Oxyanthus strigosus,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.
Olivier Lachenaud (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lachenaud' in the authors string.