Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 21: 518 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385560
Common Names
- Myriantha Orophea
- Myriantha Leaf Orophea
- Myriantha Fruit Orophea
Description
Orophea myriantha (also called Many-flowered, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry savanna and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orophea myriantha is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring for food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orophea myriantha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orophea myriantha is a species of orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat moss and perlite. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Orophea myriantha
Orophea myriantha is native to India.
Orophea myriantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orophea myriantha?
Orophea myriantha
What is the common name of Orophea myriantha?
Mountain mahogany
Where is Orophea myriantha found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Arizona.
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,