Orthaea minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 7(1): 33 (1987):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265506
Common Names
- Orthaea minor
- Small Orthaea
- Minor Orthaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthaea minor (also called Small Orthaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It has a prostrate or climbing growth habit and its leaves are alternate, simple, ovate-lanceolate, and serrate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Orthaea minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthaea minor has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthaea minor is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the root clumps.
Where to Find Orthaea minor
Orthaea minor can be found in Peru and Bolivia.
Orthaea minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthaea minor?
Orthaea minor
What is the common name of Orthaea minor?
Minor
What is the natural habitat of Orthaea minor?
Grasslands and scrublands
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
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.