Osmelia gardneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
896084
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
ksu
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 20 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895419
Common Names
- Osmelia gardneri
- Gardner's Osmelia
- Gardner's Sea-blite
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osmelia gardneri (also called Gardner's osmelia, among many other common names) is a shrub species that is native to tropical Africa. It grows in dry forests, savannas, and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Osmelia gardneri is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osmelia gardneri has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osmelia gardneri is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Osmelia gardneri
Osmelia gardneri is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Osmelia genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:779906-1: Based on the initial data import