Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
390916

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 358 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390248



Common Names

  • Olax aphylla
  • African Almond
  • Wild Almond


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Synonyms

  • Spermaxyrum aphyllum DC. [unknown]

Description

Olax aphylla (also called leafless olax, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as along riverbanks and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Olax aphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olax aphylla has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olax aphylla is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Olax aphylla

Olax aphylla can be found in tropical Africa and India.

Olax aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olax aphylla?

Olax aphylla

What is the common name of Olax aphylla?

Leafless Olax

What is the natural habitat of Olax aphylla?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia

Species in the Olax genus

Olax zeylanica, Olax wildemanii, Olax pendula, Olax obtusifolia, Olax obcordata, Olax mannii, Olax macrophylla, Olax laxiflora, Olax latifolia, Olax triplinervia, Olax subscorpioidea, Olax stricta, Olax spartea, Olax phyllanthi, Olax retusa, Olax scalariformis, Olax scandens, Olax angulata, Olax lanceolata, Olax aphylla, Olax hypoleuca, Olax gossweileri, Olax gambecola, Olax angustifolia, Olax benthamiana, Olax aschersoniana, Olax aurantia, Olax dissitiflora, Olax capuronii, Olax antsiranensis, Olax mayottensis, Olax emirnensis, Olax psittacorum, Olax thouarsii, Olax staudtii, Olax pentandra, Olax austro-sinensis, Olax acuminata, Olax gardneriana, Olax pauciflora, Olax imbricata, Olax madagascariensis, Olax nana, Olax redmondii, Olax inopiflora, Olax singularis, Olax candida, Olax cyanocarpa, Olax egleri, Olax guianensis,

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,