Oleandra angusta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
148267
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 12: 48. 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147596
Common Names
- Angusta Fern
- Narrow Fern
- Slender Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oleandra angusta (also called Angled Oleandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and dry and moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra angusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for erosion control, as it grows quickly and densely. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oleandra angusta has small, yellowish-green flowers and produces small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Oleandra angusta is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but is best suited to warm, humid climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Oleandra angusta
Oleandra angusta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Oleandra angusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oleandra angusta?
Oleandra angusta
What are the common names of Oleandra angusta?
Narrow-leaved Oleandra
What is the natural habitat of Oleandra angusta?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Oleandra genus
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
Species in the Oleandraceae family
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
References
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17343110-1: Based on the initial data import