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
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.
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 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,