Angostura ossana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Beurton
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 34: 278 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536578
Common Names
- Angostura ossana
- Ossana Angostura
- Ossana's Angostura
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- Raputia ossana Engl. [unknown]
- Cusparia ossana (DC.) Beurton [unknown]
- Galipea ossana DC. [unknown]
Description
Angostura ossana (also called Ossana Angostura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Angostura ossana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and fragrances. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angostura ossana has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angostura ossana is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe.
Where to Find Angostura ossana
Angostura ossana can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.
Angostura ossana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angostura ossana?
Angostura ossana
What type of plant is Angostura ossana?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Angostura ossana?
It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wet woods
Species in the Angostura genus
Angostura alipes, Angostura bracteata, Angostura candolleana, Angostura cuneifolia, Angostura engleriana, Angostura glazioviana, Angostura granulosa, Angostura kunorum, Angostura longiflora, Angostura magdalenensis, Angostura martiana, Angostura ossana, Angostura quinquefolia, Angostura simplex, Angostura tapajozensis, Angostura taubertiana, Angostura trifoliata, Angostura undulata,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2639442: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Christa Beurton (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beurton' in the authors string.