Status:
valid
Authors:
Essig
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Lyonia 1: 227 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258649
Common Names
- Orania gagavu
- Gagavu Orania
- Gagavu Orchid
Description
Orania gagavu (also called Gagavu 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 gagavu 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 gagavu 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orania gagavu 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 gagavu
Orania gagavu can be found in South America.
Orania gagavu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orania gagavu?
Orania gagavu
What type of plant is Orania gagavu?
A shrub
Where does Orania gagavu grow?
South America
Species in the Orania genus
Orania archboldiana,
Orania decipiens,
Orania disticha,
Orania gagavu,
Orania glauca,
Orania lauterbachiana,
Orania longisquama,
Orania macropetala,
Orania micrantha,
Orania oreophila,
Orania palindan,
Orania paraguanensis,
Orania parva,
Orania ravaka,
Orania regalis,
Orania sylvicola,
Orania trispatha,
Orania bakeri,
Orania dafonsoroensis,
Orania deflexa,
Orania ferruginea,
Orania grandiflora,
Orania littoralis,
Orania longistaminodia,
Orania subdisticha,
Orania tabubilensis,
Orania timikae,
Orania zonae,
Orania zheae,
Orania sibuyanensis,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita,
Acanthophoenix rubra,
Acanthophoenix rousselii,
Acoelorraphe wrightii,
Acrocomia aculeata,
Acrocomia crispa,
Acrocomia hassleri,
Acrocomia intumescens,
Acrocomia totai,
Acrocomia emensis,
Acrocomia glaucescens,
Acrocomia corumbaensi,
Actinorhytis calapparia,
Actinorhytis calapparia,
Adonidia merrillii,
Adonidia dransfieldii,
Aiphanes graminifolia,
Aiphanes bicornis,
Aiphanes buenaventurae,
Aiphanes multiplex,
Aiphanes acaulis,
Aiphanes chiribogensis,
Aiphanes concinna,
Aiphanes deltoidea,
Aiphanes duquei,
Aiphanes eggersii,
Aiphanes erinacea,
Aiphanes gelatinosa,
Aiphanes grandis,
Aiphanes hirsuta,
Aiphanes horrida,
Aiphanes killipii,
Aiphanes leiostachys,
Aiphanes lindeniana,
Aiphanes linearis,
Aiphanes macroloba,
Aiphanes minima,
Aiphanes parvifolia,
Aiphanes pilaris,
Aiphanes simplex,
Aiphanes spicata,
Aiphanes tricuspidata,
Aiphanes truncata,
Aiphanes ulei,
Aiphanes verrucosa,
Aiphanes weberbaueri,
Aiphanes argos,
Aiphanes tatama,
Aiphanes gloria,
Aiphanes decipiens,