Hernandia olivacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olivacea
ID:
721278
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillespie
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 91: 9 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720611
Common Names
- Hernandia olivacea
- Olive-Colored Hernandia
- Olive-Colored Sea Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hernandia olivacea (also called Sea Olive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hernandiaceae. It is a large shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, from the east coast of Africa to the central Pacific islands, and is found in coastal habitats, including mangrove swamps and coral reefs.
Uses & Benefits
Hernandia olivacea is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it a low maintenance plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments and as an astringent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hernandia olivacea has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hernandia olivacea is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Hernandia olivacea
Hernandia olivacea is found in the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Hernandia olivacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hernandia olivacea?
Hernandia olivacea
What is the common name of Hernandia olivacea?
Olive Hernandia
What is the natural habitat of Hernandia olivacea?
Tropical and subtropical waters in the Indo-Pacific region
Species in the Hernandia genus
Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2846848: Based on the initial data import
John Wynn Gillespie (1901-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillespie' in the authors string.