Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) Somers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 58: 72 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241975
Common Names
- Aoranthe nalaensis
- Nalaensis Aoranthe
- Nalaensis Plant
Synonyms
- Porterandia nalaensis (De Wild.) Keay [valid]
- Randia adolfi-friederici K.Krause [valid]
- Randia nalaensis De Wild. [valid]
Description
Aoranthe nalaensis (also called Nala aoranthe, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a single stem and small, narrow, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is found in montane forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aoranthe nalaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant is known to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aoranthe nalaensis has yellow flowers with white centers and long, thin seedpods. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aoranthe nalaensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best achieved through division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.
Where to Find Aoranthe nalaensis
Aoranthe nalaensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Aoranthe nalaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aoranthe nalaensis?
Aoranthe nalaensis
What is the natural habitat of Aoranthe nalaensis?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Aoranthe nalaensis?
Nalaensis False Palm, False Palm
Species in the Aoranthe genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,