Olinia ventosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventosa
ID:
1088068
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Cufod.
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 107: 106 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087406
Common Names
- Olinia ventosa
- Ventose Olinia
- Ventose False Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olinia ventosa (also called Windy Olinia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It grows in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Olinia ventosa is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olinia ventosa is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olinia ventosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Olinia ventosa
Olinia ventosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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 tro-23100014: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.