Oleandra coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
148275
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 63: 72. 1912 [Dec 1912]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147604
Common Names
- Coral Fern
- Oleandra Fern
- Fern of the Coral
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oleandra coriacea (also called Leathery Oleandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and dry and moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for erosion control, as it grows quickly and densely. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oleandra coriacea has small, white flowers and produces small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oleandra coriacea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but is best suited to warm, humid climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Oleandra coriacea
Oleandra coriacea is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Oleandra coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oleandra coriacea?
Oleandra coriacea
What are the common names of Oleandra coriacea?
Leathery Oleandra
What is the natural habitat of Oleandra coriacea?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17343170-1: Based on the initial data import