Oleandra distenta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distenta
ID:
1111349
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunze
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 9: 347. 1851
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110687
Common Names
- Distenta Oleandra
- Distent Oleandra
- Spreading Oleandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lindsaea arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oleandra distenta var. villosa TardieuFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oleandra distenta has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Oleandra distenta is a hardy, evergreen fern that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is susceptible to cold and frost.
Where to Find Oleandra distenta
Oleandra distenta is native to the island of Madagascar. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in rainforests and along stream banks.
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-26604208: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.