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
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.
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 Oldeania genus
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
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].