Olinia micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
389900
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Car. Affin. Olinées : 14 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389232
Common Names
- Olinia micrantha
- Small-Flowered Olinia
- Small-Flowered Tree Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olinia micrantha (also called Small-flowered olinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the highlands of Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is found in montane forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Olinia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Olinia micrantha has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Olinia micrantha are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Olinia micrantha seedlings have thin, green leaves and a single stem.
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Olinia micrantha is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with good air circulation. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.
Where to Find Olinia micrantha
Olinia micrantha is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry savannas and grasslands.
Olinia micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olinia micrantha?
Olinia micrantha
What is the common name of Olinia micrantha?
Small-flowered Olinia
What are the uses of Olinia micrantha?
Olinia micrantha 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
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:553990-1: Based on the initial data import