Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
390868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 349 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390200



Common Names

  • Mann's Olax
  • Mann Olax
  • Mann's Olax Tree


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Synonyms

  • Olax zenkeri Engl. [unknown]
  • Olax major Stapf [unknown]
  • Olax macrocalyx Engl. [unknown]
  • Olax longiflora Engl. [unknown]

Description

Olax mannii (also called Mann's Olax, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa and Asia. It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands, and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow or yellowish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Olax mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olax mannii has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olax mannii is a tropical plant that is native to South America and is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It is susceptible to root rot, so it is important to ensure that the soil is well-draining.

Where to Find Olax mannii

Olax mannii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.

Olax mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olax mannii?

Olax mannii

What is the common name of Olax mannii?

Mann's Olax

What is the natural habitat of Olax mannii?

Tropical moist forests

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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