Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
1427151

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.265972222. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443316



Common Names

  • Papillosa Olax
  • Papillosa Tree
  • Papillosa Guava


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Description

Olax papillosa (also called Papillose Olax, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, with entire margins and a glossy green upper surface. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Olax papillosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olax papillosa has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olax papillosa is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2m. It is tolerant of a range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Olax papillosa is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Olax papillosa

Olax papillosa is native to the tropical regions of Africa, mainly in Ethiopia.

Olax papillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olax papillosa?

Olax papillosa

What is the natural habitat of Olax papillosa?

Dry deciduous forests

What are the uses of Olax papillosa?

Used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and for fuel

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.