Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ogea
ID:
166909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Rolfe ex Holland

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser.9: 268 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166238



Common Names

  • Daniellia Ogea
  • Ogea's Daniellia
  • Ogea's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Daniellia punchii Holland [unknown]
  • Daniellia fosteri Holland [unknown]
  • Daniellia similis Holland [unknown]
  • Cyanothyrsus ogea Harms [valid]
  • Daniellia caudata Craib [unknown]
  • Daniellia thurifera chevalieri J.Léonard [unknown]
  • Daniellia caudata Craib ex Holland [unknown]
  • Daniellia fosteri Craib ex Holland [unknown]
  • Daniellia punchii Craib ex Holland [unknown]
  • Daniellia similis Craib ex Holland [unknown]

Description

Daniellia ogea (also called Ogea's Daniellia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Daniellia ogea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daniellia ogea has white flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daniellia ogea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Daniellia ogea

Daniellia ogea is native to tropical West Africa and can be found in the rainforests of Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.

Daniellia ogea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daniellia ogea?

Daniellia ogea

What is the common name of Daniellia ogea?

Ogea's Daniellia

What is the natural habitat of Daniellia ogea?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
John Henry Holland (1869-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holland' in the authors string.