Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
1067080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scort. ex King

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 61: 82 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066418



Common Names

  • Orophea maculata
  • Maculata Orophea
  • Orophea


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Description

Orophea maculata (also called Spotted Orophea, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Australia and is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It has glossy green leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Orophea maculata is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orophea maculata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orophea maculata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Orophea maculata

Orophea maculata is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

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,

References

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Benedetto Scortechini (1845-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scort.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74241-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.