Orthaea glandulifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 7: 34 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047893
Common Names
- Orthaea Glandulifera
- Glandular Orthaea
- Glandulifera Orthaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthaea glandulifera (also called O. glandulifera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a shrub that is native to South America, specifically in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Orthaea glandulifera is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthaea glandulifera has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthaea glandulifera is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Orthaea glandulifera
Orthaea glandulifera can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Orthaea genus
Orthaea abbreviata, Orthaea apophysata, Orthaea boliviensis, Orthaea brachysiphon, Orthaea breviflora, Orthaea caudata, Orthaea cavendishioides, Orthaea constans, Orthaea cordata, Orthaea coriacea, Orthaea crinita, Orthaea ecuadorensis, Orthaea ferreyrae, Orthaea fimbriata, Orthaea glandulifera, Orthaea hispida, Orthaea ignea, Orthaea laurifolia, Orthaea madidiensis, Orthaea minor, Orthaea oedipus, Orthaea oriens, Orthaea panamensis, Orthaea paniculata, Orthaea peregrina, Orthaea pinnatinervia, Orthaea pubifolia, Orthaea rusbyi, Orthaea secundiflora, Orthaea stipitata, Orthaea thibaudioides, Orthaea venamensis, Orthaea weberbauerii, Orthaea bullata,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.