Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
1067090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kessler

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 49 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066428



Common Names

  • Orophea sericea
  • Sericea Orophea
  • Orophea


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Description

Orophea sericea (also called Silky Orophea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Orophea sericea 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 sericea 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 sericea 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 sericea

Orophea sericea is native to Indonesia and can be found in the Sumatra 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,

References

Paul Keßler (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kessler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934855-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.