Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
1272132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bengal. 5 (1814), nomen; Fl. Ind., ed. Carey & Wall, i. 169 (1820); Fl.Ind., ed. Carey, i. 164 (1832).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271470



Common Names

  • Olax imbricata
  • Imbricate Olax
  • Imbricate Starfruit


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Description

Olax imbricata (also called 'Imbricated Olax', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia, India, and the Philippines. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found growing in moist, shady habitats, such as in tropical forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Olax imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olax imbricata has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olax imbricata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Olax imbricata

Olax imbricata is native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Olax imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olax imbricata?

Olax imbricata

What is the common name of Olax imbricata?

Imbricate Olax

What is the natural habitat of Olax imbricata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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,

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