Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ravaka
ID:
259335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 119 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258667

Common Names

  • Orania ravaka
  • Ravaka Orania
  • Orania Ravaka

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Description

Orania ravaka (also called the Ravaka orania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall, with small, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Orania ravaka 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 ravaka is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orania ravaka 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 ravaka

Orania ravaka can be found in the mountains of Venezuela.

Orania ravaka FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orania ravaka?

Orania ravaka

What is the family of Orania ravaka?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Orania ravaka?

Ravaka Orania

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-141971: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.