Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
subaphylla
ID:
1250929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rizzini

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 128: 51 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250267



Common Names

  • Oryctina Subaphylla
  • Subaphylla Oryctina
  • Subaphylla's Oryctina


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Description

Oryctina subaphylla (also called Dwarf Elephant Ear, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oryctina subaphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oryctina subaphylla has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oryctina subaphylla is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Oryctina subaphylla

Oryctina subaphylla is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Oryctina subaphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oryctina subaphylla?

Oryctina subaphylla

What is the common name of Oryctina subaphylla?

Corkwood

What is the natural habitat of Oryctina subaphylla?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in ravines.

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

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