Oleandra vulpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulpina
ID:
148307
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 9(3): 68. 1937
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147636
Common Names
- Foxtail Fern
- Vulpina Fern
- Foxtail Oleander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oleandra vulpina (also called Foxy 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 vulpina 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 vulpina 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 vulpina 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 vulpina
Oleandra vulpina is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Oleandra vulpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oleandra vulpina?
Oleandra vulpina
What are the common names of Oleandra vulpina?
Fox Oleandra
What is the natural habitat of Oleandra vulpina?
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17408690-1: Based on the initial data import