Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1324221

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Stapleton

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 25: 100 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336675

Common Names

  • Alpina Oldeania
  • Alpina
  • Oldeania Alpina

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Description

Oldeania alpina (also called 'Alpine Oldeania', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to central and eastern Europe. It grows in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in mountain valleys. It has a broad crown, with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oldeania alpina is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used to make topiary and hedges.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oldeania alpina is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oldeania alpina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oldeania alpina

Oldeania alpina can be found in the Himalayas and East Asia.

Oldeania alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldeania alpina?

Oldeania alpina

What is the natural habitat of Oldeania alpina?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the common name of Oldeania alpina?

None

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

IPNI record: 77131498-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001357886
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131105-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].