Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tarantuloides
ID:
391459

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.A.Dyer) G.D.Rowley

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 89: 11 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390791

Common Names

  • Tarantuloides Orbelia
  • Tarantuloides Daisy Tree
  • Orbelia tarantuloides

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Synonyms

  • Orbeopelia tarantuloides (R.A.Dyer) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Orbeostemon tarantuloides (R.A.Dyer) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Carapelia tarantuloides (R.A.Dyer) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Stapelia tarantuloides R.A.Dyer [unknown]

Description

Orbelia tarantuloides (also called tarantula orbelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orbeliaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Orbelia tarantuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orbelia tarantuloides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin, long, and have small, light-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbelia tarantuloides is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F.

Where to Find Orbelia tarantuloides

Orbelia tarantuloides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Orbelia tarantuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbelia tarantuloides?

Orbelia tarantuloides

What is the common name of Orbelia tarantuloides?

Tarantula Orbelia

What is the natural habitat of Orbelia tarantuloides?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Orbelia genus

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,

References

Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.