Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
archboldiana
ID:
259309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 198 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258641

Common Names

  • Orania archboldiana
  • Archboldiana Orania
  • Archboldiana Orchid

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Description

Orania archboldiana (also called Archbold's orania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall, with small, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Orania archboldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, asthma, and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orania archboldiana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orania archboldiana is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Orania archboldiana

Orania archboldiana can be found in South America.

Orania archboldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orania archboldiana?

Orania archboldiana

What type of plant is Orania archboldiana?

A shrub

Where does Orania archboldiana grow?

South America

Species in the Arecaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-141948: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.