Oleandra pilosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
1113371
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Gen. Fil. [Hooker] t.45B & text. 1840
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112709
Common Names
- Oleandra pilosa
- Hairy Oleandra
- Hairy Oleandra Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oleandra pilosa (also called Hairy Oleandra, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Oleandraceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It typically grows in shady, humid places, such as in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in terrariums and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Oleandra pilosa 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 pilosa 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 pilosa
Oleandra pilosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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-26606930: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.