Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
denboefii
ID:
1275678

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lavranos) Bruyns

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aloë 37: 74 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275016



Common Names

  • Orbea Denboefii
  • Denboefii Orbea
  • Orbea of Denboefii


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Description

Orbea denboefii (also called 'Den Boef's Orbea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asclepiadaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia, and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves 5–10 cm long and 3–5 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea denboefii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orbea denboefii is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea denboefii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with the plant being divided into several sections and replanted in separate pots. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Orbea denboefii

Orbea denboefii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Orbea denboefii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbea denboefii?

Orbea denboefii

What are the common names of Orbea denboefii?

Common names of Orbea denboefii include Den Boef's Orbea and Den Boef's Orbea Moss

What is the habitat of Orbea denboefii?

Orbea denboefii is found in moist, shady places, such as forests, in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Orbea genus

Orbea circes, Orbea deflersiana, Orbea decaisneana, Orbea cooperi, Orbea conjuncta, Orbea chrysostephana, Orbea caudata, Orbea carnosa, Orbea baldratii, Orbea araysiana, Orbea albocastanea, Orbea gerstneri, Orbea wissmannii, Orbea wilsonii, Orbea vibratilis, Orbea ubomboensis, Orbea laticorona, Orbea luntii, Orbea lugardii, Orbea valida, Orbea laikipiensis, Orbea knobelii, Orbea huillensis, Orbea huernioides, Orbea hardyi, Orbea gilbertii, Orbea tubiformis, Orbea tapscottii, Orbea subterranea, Orbea sprengeri, Orbea semitubiflora, Orbea miscella, Orbea gemugofana, Orbea sacculata, Orbea rogersii, Orbea nardii, Orbea cucullata, Orbea fenestrata, Orbea parviloba, Orbea namaquensis, Orbea woodii, Orbea pulchella, Orbea variegata, Orbea ciliata, Orbea longidens, Orbea mcloughlinii, Orbea maculata, Orbea paradoxa, Orbea umbracula, Orbea verrucosa,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50276721: Based on the initial data import
John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.