Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
borealis
ID:
1231538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eggli

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 17: 152 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230876



Common Names

  • Operculicarya borealis
  • Northern Operculicarya
  • Northern Boxthorn


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Uses & Benefits

Operculicarya borealis is a shrub commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Operculicarya borealis has small, yellow flowers that appear in clusters during the spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Operculicarya borealis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Operculicarya borealis

Operculicarya borealis can be found in the dry forests of Madagascar.

Operculicarya borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Operculicarya borealis?

Operculicarya borealis

What is the common name of Operculicarya borealis?

Northern Operculicarya

What type of plant is Operculicarya borealis?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50064979: Based on the initial data import
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.