Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
896085

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 67: 19 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895420



Common Names

  • Osmelia maingayi
  • Maingay's Osmelia
  • Maingay's Osmelia bush


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Description

Osmelia maingayi (also called Maingay'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 maingayi is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmelia maingayi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmelia maingayi 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 maingayi

Osmelia maingayi is native to East Asia and can be found in moist grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

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