Oplonia moana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moana
ID:
385951
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
ksu
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 23: 308 (1977 publ. 1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385283
Common Names
- Moana Oplonia
- Moana Orthotactus
- Moana Oxymitra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oplonia moana (also called Moana Oplonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate, up to 15 cm long and 4 cm wide. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests and wet mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oplonia moana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oplonia moana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a green stem with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oplonia moana is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Oplonia moana
Oplonia moana is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Oplonia moana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oplonia moana?
Oplonia moana
What type of plant is Oplonia moana?
A shrub
Where is Oplonia moana found?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Oplonia genus
Oplonia cubensis, Oplonia acunae, Oplonia multigemma, Oplonia moana, Oplonia acicularis, Oplonia jamaicensis, Oplonia nannophylla, Oplonia polyece, Oplonia microphylla, Oplonia spinosa, Oplonia vincoides, Oplonia acuminata, Oplonia puberula, Oplonia minor, Oplonia linifolia, Oplonia grandiflora, Oplonia hutchisonii, Oplonia jujuyensis, Oplonia armata, Oplonia purpurascens, Oplonia tetrasticha,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:174740-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.