Olinia capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
389909
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Klotzsch
Source:
ksu
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 4: 27 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389241
Common Names
- Cape Olinia
- Olinia Capensis
- Cape Olinia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Olinia acuminata Klotzsch [unknown]
- Cremastostemon capensis Jacq. [unknown]
Description
Olinia capensis (also called Cape Olinia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to South Africa. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown, with dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including coastal scrub, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Olinia capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, wounds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Olinia capensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Olinia capensis are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Olinia capensis seedlings have thin, green leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olinia capensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Olinia capensis
Olinia capensis is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry savannas and grasslands.
Olinia capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olinia capensis?
Olinia capensis
What is the common name of Olinia capensis?
Cape Olinia
What are the uses of Olinia capensis?
Olinia capensis is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of timber.
Species in the Olinia genus
Species in the Penaeaceae family
Olinia vanguerioides, Olinia usambarensis, Olinia ruandensis, Olinia rochetiana, Olinia micrantha, Olinia huillensis, Olinia capensis, Olinia emarginata, Olinia radiata, Olinia ventosa, Penaea ericifolia, Penaea fucata, Penaea dubia, Penaea acuta, Penaea lateriflora, Penaea formosa, Penaea acutifolia, Penaea cneorum, Penaea mucronata, Penaea candolleana, Penaea ericoides, Penaea fruticulosa, Penaea sarcocolla, Penaea dahlgrenii, Penaea petraea, Penaea rupestris, Penaea micrantha, Penaea ruscifolia, Penaea geneiophora, Penaea speciosa, Penaea gigantea, Penaea retzioides, Penaea microphylla, Penaea mundii, Penaea lanceolata, Penaea sulcata, Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides, Stylapterus ericoides,
References
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:553988-1: Based on the initial data import