Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
1253653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 89 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252991



Common Names

  • Olax Pauciflora
  • Few-Flowered Olax
  • Few-Flowered Flower


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Description

Olax pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Olax, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with obovate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olax pauciflora is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olax pauciflora has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Where to Find Olax pauciflora

Olax pauciflora can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Olax pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olax pauciflora?

Olax pauciflora

What is the common name of Olax pauciflora?

Few-flowered Olax

What is the habitat of Olax pauciflora?

It is found in dry, rocky areas such as cliffs and hillsides

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,