Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
tro
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 18: 249 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049411
Common Names
- Operculicarya Hyphaenoides
- Hyphaenoides Operculicarya
- Operculicarya Silverleaf
Description
Operculicarya hyphaenoides (also called Hyphaenoides Operculicarya, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has a woody stem and small, green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountainous regions.
Uses & Benefits
Operculicarya hyphaenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Operculicarya hyphaenoides are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are slender and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Operculicarya hyphaenoides is a small to medium-sized tree with a spreading crown. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is also tolerant of light frost. It should be watered regularly during the first few years of growth to ensure it establishes well.
Where to Find Operculicarya hyphaenoides
Operculicarya hyphaenoides can be found in the Dominican Republic.
Species in the Operculicarya genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,