Oleandra baetae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baetae
ID:
1231603
Status:
valid
Authors:
Damazio
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier ser. 2, 6: 892. 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230941
Common Names
- Oleandra baetae
- Baetae Oleander
- Baetae's Oleander
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Oleandra baetae (also called Baetae Oleandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae. It is native to Brazil and Paraguay, and it grows in rocky, sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra baetae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oleandra baetae has white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Oleandra baetae is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, acidic soils. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Oleandra baetae
Oleandra baetae can be found in the Canary Islands.
Species in the Oleandra genus
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
Species in the Oleandraceae family
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50065183: Based on the initial data import
Léonidas Botelho Damazio (1854-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Damazio' in the authors string.