Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
taitica
ID:
1275680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 63: 97 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275018

Common Names

  • Orbea Taitica
  • Taitica Orbea
  • Orbea of Taitica

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Description

Orbea taitica (also called Tait's Orbea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a creeping rhizome, native to the Himalayas and Tibet. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea taitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orbea taitica is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea taitica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is suitable for planting in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Orbea taitica

Orbea taitica is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Orbea taitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbea taitica?

Orbea taitica

What are the common names of Orbea taitica?

Common names of Orbea taitica include Tait's Orbea and Tait's Orbea Moss

What is the habitat of Orbea taitica?

Orbea taitica is found in moist, shady places, such as forests, in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Orbea genus

Orbea circes, Orbea deflersiana, Orbea decaisneana, Orbea cooperi, Orbea conjuncta, Orbea chrysostephana, Orbea caudata, Orbea carnosa, Orbea baldratii, Orbea araysiana, Orbea albocastanea, Orbea gerstneri, Orbea wissmannii, Orbea wilsonii, Orbea vibratilis, Orbea ubomboensis, Orbea laticorona, Orbea luntii, Orbea lugardii, Orbea valida, Orbea laikipiensis, Orbea knobelii, Orbea huillensis, Orbea huernioides, Orbea hardyi, Orbea gilbertii, Orbea tubiformis, Orbea tapscottii, Orbea subterranea, Orbea sprengeri, Orbea semitubiflora, Orbea miscella, Orbea gemugofana, Orbea sacculata, Orbea rogersii, Orbea nardii, Orbea cucullata, Orbea fenestrata, Orbea parviloba, Orbea namaquensis, Orbea woodii, Orbea pulchella, Orbea variegata, Orbea ciliata, Orbea longidens, Orbea mcloughlinii, Orbea maculata, Orbea paradoxa, Orbea umbracula, Orbea verrucosa,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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