Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
subterranea
ID:
385334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.A.Bruce & P.R.O.Bally) Bruyns

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aloë 37: 76 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384666



Common Names

  • Orbea subterranea
  • Subterranean Orbea
  • Subterranea Orbea


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Synonyms

  • Angolluma lenewtonii Lavranos [unknown]
  • Angolluma subterranea (E.A.Bruce & P.R.O.Bally) Plowes [unknown]
  • Caralluma subterranea E.A.Bruce & P.R.O.Bally [unknown]
  • Pachycymbium baldratii subterraneum (E.A.Bruce & P.R.O.Bally) M.G.Gilbert [unknown]

Description

Orbea subterranea (also called Subterranean Orbea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea subterranea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orbea subterranea has small, white flowers that are clustered in a head. The flowers are followed by small, brown, three-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea subterranea is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in early spring and replant the divisions in well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in late spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in autumn.

Where to Find Orbea subterranea

Orbea subterranea is native to South America. It prefers wet, sunny areas with sandy or stony soils.

Orbea subterranea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbea subterranea?

Orbea subterranea

What is the common name of Orbea subterranea?

Subterranean Orbea

What is the natural habitat of Orbea subterranea?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

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

Peter René Oscar Bally (1895-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.R.O.Bally' in the authors string.
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.