Olinia ruandensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruandensis
ID:
389898
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 575 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389230
Common Names
- Olinia ruandensis
- Ruanda Olinia
- Ruanda Tree Daisy
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- Olinia macrophylla Gilg [unknown]
Description
Olinia ruandensis (also called Ruanda 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 ruandensis 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
The flower of Olinia ruandensis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olinia ruandensis 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 ruandensis
Olinia ruandensis is native to Rwanda. It can be found in dry savannas and grasslands.
Olinia ruandensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olinia ruandensis?
Olinia ruandensis
What is the common name of Olinia ruandensis?
Ruanda Olinia
What are the uses of Olinia ruandensis?
Olinia ruandensis 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2398321: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.