Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ankafinensis
ID:
261181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 480 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260513



Common Names

  • Orfilea ankafinensis
  • Ankafinensis Orfilea
  • Ankafinensis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Macaranga ankafinensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Lautembergia ankafinensis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Macaranga ankafinensis australis Leandri [unknown]
  • Macaranga ankafinensis baroniana Leandri [unknown]
  • Macaranga ankafinensis borealis Leandri [unknown]

Description

Orfilea ankafinensis (also called Ankafinensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with a dense foliage of evergreen leaves. It grows in dry deciduous forests and in dry thickets at low elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Orfilea ankafinensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orfilea ankafinensis has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orfilea ankafinensis is a shrub native to the Andes mountains. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, but seeds can also be used.

Where to Find Orfilea ankafinensis

Orfilea ankafinensis can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Orfilea ankafinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orfilea ankafinensis?

Orfilea ankafinensis

What is the common name of Orfilea ankafinensis?

Ankafin Orfilea

What is the habitat of Orfilea ankafinensis?

It is found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-143718: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.