Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 25 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385598
Common Names
- Dodecandra Orophea
- Dodecandra Leaf Orophea
- Dodecandra Fruit Orophea
Description
Orophea dodecandra (also called twelve-stamened orophea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem, which can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to India and is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Orophea dodecandra is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orophea dodecandra has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Orophea dodecandra: Orophea dodecandra is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Orophea dodecandra
Orophea dodecandra is native to South India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Orophea dodecandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orophea dodecandra?
Orophea dodecandra
What is the common name of Orophea dodecandra?
Dodecandra Orophea
Where is Orophea dodecandra found?
It is found in the mountains of India
Species in the Orophea genus
Orophea merrillii,
Orophea malayana,
Orophea leuseri,
Orophea kostermansiana,
Orophea polycarpa,
Orophea parvifolia,
Orophea myriantha,
Orophea rubra,
Orophea harmandiana,
Orophea fusca,
Orophea trigyna,
Orophea tonkinensis,
Orophea sarawakensis,
Orophea sivarajanii,
Orophea flagellaris,
Orophea dolichocarpa,
Orophea dodecandra,
Orophea creaghii,
Orophea acuminata,
Orophea corymbosa,
Orophea clemensiana,
Orophea alba,
Orophea narasimhanii,
Orophea hexandra,
Orophea hainanensis,
Orophea enneandra,
Orophea chrysantha,
Orophea chlorantha,
Orophea maculata,
Orophea katschallica,
Orophea desmos,
Orophea cuneiformis,
Orophea brandisii,
Orophea enterocarpa,
Orophea leytensis,
Orophea wenzelii,
Orophea erythrocarpa,
Orophea celebica,
Orophea sericea,
Orophea cumingiana,
Orophea megalophylla,
Orophea kerrii,
Orophea hirsuta,
Orophea multiflora,
Orophea zeylanica,
Orophea thorelii,
Orophea uniflora,
Orophea thomsonii,
Orophea glabra,
Orophea hastata,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,