Status:
valid
Authors:
Kessler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 33 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385272
Common Names
- Merrillii Orophea
- Merrillii Orthotactus
- Merrillii Oxymitra
Description
Orophea merrillii (also called Merrill's 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 merrillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orophea merrillii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orophea merrillii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Orophea merrillii
Orophea merrillii is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Orophea merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orophea merrillii?
Orophea merrillii
What type of plant is Orophea merrillii?
A shrub
Where is Orophea merrillii found?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central 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,