Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
birmanica
ID:
1319458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 123(1): 91 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331912



Common Names

  • Burmese Okia
  • Okia birmanica
  • Birmanica Okia


Searching for Okia birmanica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Okia birmanica (also called Burmese Okia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and East Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Okia birmanica is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Okia birmanica has white flowers, with a single seed head containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and long, thin stems.

Searching for Okia birmanica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Okia birmanica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Okia birmanica

Okia birmanica is found in Myanmar.

Okia birmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Okia birmanica?

Okia birmanica

What is the family of Okia birmanica?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Okia birmanica?

Burmese Okia

Species in the Okia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.