Orania sylvicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Principes 6: 44 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258670
Common Names
- Orania sylvicola
- Sylvicola Orania
- Orania Sylvicola
Searching for Orania sylvicola? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orania sylvicola (also called Forest Orania, among many other common names) is a species of Orania native to South Africa. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist and shady locations.
Uses & Benefits
Orania sylvicola is used in landscaping, as an ornamental plant, and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orania sylvicola is yellow with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Searching for Orania sylvicola? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orania sylvicola is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering is done by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut away from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Orania sylvicola
Orania sylvicola can be found in the mountains of Venezuela.
Orania sylvicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orania sylvicola?
Orania sylvicola
What is the family of Orania sylvicola?
Araliaceae
What is the common name of Orania sylvicola?
Woodland 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-141974: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.