Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
oleoides
ID:
317366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Ital. : 269 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316698



Common Names

  • Oleoides Barbeya
  • Barbeya Oleoides
  • Oleoides Barbeya Plant


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Synonyms

  • Barbeya oleoides arussorum Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Barbeya oleoides (also called Oleoides Barbeya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces small white flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Barbeya oleoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barbeya oleoides is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbeya oleoides can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, from acidic to alkaline, and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Barbeya oleoides

Barbeya oleoides is native to the Arabian Peninsula and parts of East Africa.

Barbeya oleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbeya oleoides?

Barbeya oleoides

What are the common names of Barbeya oleoides?

Oleoides

What is the growth habit of Barbeya oleoides?

It is a shrub or small tree

Species in the Barbeya genus

Species in the Barbeyaceae family

References