Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
multispicata
ID:
261184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 81: 81 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260516



Common Names

  • Orfilea multispicata
  • Multispicata Orfilea
  • Multispicata Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lautembergia multispicata Baill. [unknown]
  • Lautembergia multispicata petiolata Leandri [unknown]
  • Alchornea multispicata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Diderotia multispicata Baill. [unknown]

Description

Orfilea multispicata (also called Multispicata, 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 multispicata 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 multispicata 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 multispicata 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 multispicata

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

Orfilea multispicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orfilea multispicata?

Orfilea multispicata

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Multispiked Orfilea

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Asteraceae

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-143720: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.