Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
1066839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 6: 132 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066177



Common Names

  • Orophea hainanensis
  • Hainanensis Orophea
  • Hainan Orophea


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Description

Orophea hainanensis (also called Hainan orophea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, reaching up to 8 m in height, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to the western Amazon region of South America, where it grows in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orophea hainanensis has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper. The plant is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Orophea hainanensis are small, white or yellowish, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orophea hainanensis is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates and soils. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate to regular watering. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Orophea hainanensis

Orophea hainanensis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

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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