Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
386232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 13 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385564



Common Names

  • Dark Orophea
  • Dark Leaf Orophea
  • Dark Fruit Orophea


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Description

Orophea fusca (also called brown orophea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem, which can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to India and is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Orophea fusca is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring for food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orophea fusca has red flowers with yellow lips. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orophea fusca is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Orophea fusca

Orophea fusca is native to India.

Orophea fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orophea fusca?

Orophea fusca

What is the common name of Orophea fusca?

Mountain mahogany

Where is Orophea fusca found?

It is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

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,

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