Oleandra articulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articulata
ID:
1113367
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Tent. Pterid. 78, t.2, f.12. 1836 ; & HB. 302. Chr. 280. NPfl. 204
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112705
Common Names
- Oleandra articulata
- Jointed Oleandra
- Articulated Oleandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oleandra articulata (also called Jointed Oleandra, among many other common names) is a fern species of the family Oleandraceae. It is a terrestrial species with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 20 cm long. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra articulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in terrariums and as a houseplant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oleandra articulata var. annetii (Tardieu) C.V.MortonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Oleandra articulata produces small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Oleandra articulata is an evergreen, creeping, perennial plant that is native to India. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through division or by taking stem cuttings.
Where to Find Oleandra articulata
Oleandra articulata is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606924: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.