Orthaea oriens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 114 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230289
Common Names
- Orthaea oriens
- Oriental Orthaea
- Oriental-Orthaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthaea oriens (also called 'Eastern Orthaea' and 'Eastern Ericaceae', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of about 2 m. Its leaves are obovate and dark green in color. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Orthaea oriens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthaea oriens is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthaea oriens is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It should be grown in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Orthaea oriens
Orthaea oriens can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Orthaea oriens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthaea oriens?
Orthaea oriens
What is the common name of Orthaea oriens?
Orient Orthaea
What is the natural habitat of Orthaea oriens?
Tropical forests
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.