Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
1285599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 88 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284937



Common Names

  • Olax nana
  • Dwarf Olax
  • Nana Olax


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Description

Olax nana (also called 'Dwarf Olax', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 4-6 m. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, with a pointed tip. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Olax nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olax nana has small, white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olax nana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Olax nana

Olax nana can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Olax nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olax nana?

Olax nana

What is the common name of Olax nana?

Dwarf Olax

What is the growth habit of Olax nana?

Olax nana is an evergreen shrub or small tree

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50325781: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.