Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
261182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 453 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260514



Common Names

  • Orfilea coriacea
  • Coriacea Orfilea
  • Coriacea Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lautembergia coriacea Pax [unknown]
  • Lautembergia coriacea perrieri Leandri [unknown]
  • Alchornea coriacea (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Orfilea coriacea (also called Coriaceous, 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 coriacea 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 coriacea 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 coriacea 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 coriacea

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

Orfilea coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orfilea coriacea?

Orfilea coriacea

What is the common name of Orfilea coriacea?

Coriaceous Orfilea

What is the habitat of Orfilea coriacea?

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