Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 61: 82 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066439
Common Names
- Orophea hirsuta
- Hirsuta Orophea
- Orophea
Description
Orophea hirsuta (also called Hairy Orophea, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It has a straight trunk and a dense, pyramidal crown. It is found in lowland rainforests and montane forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orophea hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for screening.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orophea hirsuta is white or cream in color, and is composed of five petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a light green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orophea hirsuta is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Orophea hirsuta
Orophea hirsuta is native to the Philippines and can be found in the Luzon region.
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,