Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
egleri
ID:
1411415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.O.Rangel) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.265972222. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423880



Common Names

  • Olax egleri
  • Egler's Olax
  • Egler's Bush


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Description

Olax egleri (also called Egler's Olax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Olacaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Olax egleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olax egleri is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olax egleri is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Olax egleri

Olax egleri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Olax egleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olax egleri?

Olax egleri

What is the common name of Olax egleri?

African olive

What type of plant is Olax egleri?

Shrub

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,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
J.Orlando Rangel (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.O.Rangel' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.