Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
compressa
ID:
388916

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 634 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388248



Common Names

  • Compressa Osyris
  • Compressa Osyriss
  • Compressa Osyriss


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Synonyms

  • Colpoon compressum P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Fusanus compressus L. [unknown]
  • Fusanus compressus Lam. [unknown]

Description

Osyris compressa (also called Compressed Osyris, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong. It is found in the understory of the Atlantic Forest, in humid and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Osyris compressa has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osyris compressa is white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osyris compressa is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Osyris compressa

Osyris compressa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Osyris compressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osyris compressa?

Osyris compressa

What is the common name of Osyris compressa?

Compressed Osyris

What type of plant is Osyris compressa?

Tree

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,