Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malayana
ID:
385958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kessler

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Blumea 34: 509 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385290



Common Names

  • Malayana Orophea
  • Malayana Tree
  • Malayana Tree Orophea


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Description

Orophea malayana (also called Malayan Orophea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate, up to 15 cm long and 4 cm wide. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests and wet mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Orophea malayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orophea malayana is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a green stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orophea malayana is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Orophea malayana

Orophea malayana is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Orophea malayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orophea malayana?

Orophea malayana

What is the common name of Orophea malayana?

Malayan Orophea

What is the natural habitat of Orophea malayana?

Dry and moist deciduous forests

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

Paul Keßler (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kessler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939687-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.