Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
259338

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

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Description

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.

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Cultivation 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 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.