Oleandra pistillaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pistillaris
ID:
1243331
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. Tert. 132. 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242669
Common Names
- Oleandra pistillaris
- Pistillate Oleandra
- Oleandra
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Oleandra pistillaris (also called Oleandra, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Oleandraceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist forests and along the edges of rivers. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra pistillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oleandra pistillaris has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oblong cotyledons.
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Oleandra pistillaris is an evergreen shrub that is native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Oleandra pistillaris
Oleandra pistillaris is native to South America and can be found in 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50120283: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.