Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
1048536

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch. & Basil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada S.S.S.R. 6: 25 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047874

Common Names

  • Bolivian Orthaea
  • Orthaea boliviensis
  • Bolivian Waxflower

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Description

Orthaea boliviensis (also called 'Bolivian Orthaea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas at high altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Orthaea boliviensis is a flowering shrub native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea. The tea is said to have calming effects and can be used to treat stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthaea boliviensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two small, opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Orthaea boliviensis

Orthaea boliviensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Bolivia.

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Nina Basilevskaja (1902-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Basil.' in the authors string.