Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.W.Hill) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 9: 716 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274667
Common Names
- Osyris speciosa
- Speciosa Osyris
- Specio Osyris
Description
Osyris speciosa (also called Speciosa Osyris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Santalaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Osyris speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osyris speciosa has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osyris speciosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Osyris speciosa
Osyris speciosa is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Osyris speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osyris speciosa?
Osyris speciosa
What is the common name of Osyris speciosa?
Speciosa Osyris
What is the natural habitat of Osyris speciosa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Osyris genus
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,