Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1275329

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50274459: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Arthur William Hill (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Hill' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.