Oxyanthus racemosus (Schumach. & Thonn.) Keay

Species

Angiosperms > Gentianales > Rubiaceae > Oxyanthus

Characteristics

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 5 m tall. The flowers are white and have a scent. The ripe fruit are orange or red.
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A shrub or small tree, 21/2-15 ft. high
Ripe fruits orange or red
Flowers white, fragrant
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Mature height (meter) 2.81 - 4.79
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Environment

In coastal scrub and in forest vegetation well inland.
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

Uses environmental use food gene source medicinal
Edible fruits
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Distribution

Oxyanthus racemosus world distribution map, present in Angola, Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo

Conservation status

Oxyanthus racemosus threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:758805-1
WFO ID wfo-0000261814
COL ID 75GGT
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Synonyms

Oxyanthus hirsutus Oxyanthus racemosus Oxyanthus rubiflorus Oxyanthus sulcatus Oxyanthus thonningii Ucriana racemosa Gardenia hirsuta