Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
748752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 15 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748085



Common Names

  • Oubanguia Alata
  • Alata Oubanguia
  • Winged Oubanguia


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Description

Oubanguia alata (also called Winged Oubanguia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Africa. This plant is usually found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Oubanguia alata is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is used as a groundcover and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used in rock gardens and other areas where it can spread without becoming invasive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oubanguia alata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oubanguia alata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the seeds germinate. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn. Place the cuttings in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the cuttings root.

Where to Find Oubanguia alata

Oubanguia alata is native to tropical Africa.

Oubanguia alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oubanguia alata?

Oubanguia alata

What type of plant is Oubanguia alata?

Tree

Where is Oubanguia alata found?

West Africa

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

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