Oleandra quartziticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quartziticola
ID:
1305558
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwartsb. & J.Prado
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 106(3): 202. 2016 [19 Oct 2016]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318012
Common Names
- Oleandra Quartziticola
- Quartziticola Oleandra
- Quartziticola's Oleandra
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Oleandra quartziticola (also called Quartziticola Oleandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its linear-lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, open fields and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra quartziticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oleandra quartziticola are yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Oleandra quartziticola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer. Prune as needed to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Oleandra quartziticola
Oleandra quartziticola is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. It can be found in humid, shady areas of the Atlantic Forest.
Oleandra quartziticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oleandra quartziticola?
Oleandra quartziticola
What is the family of Oleandra quartziticola?
Bromeliaceae
What is the common name of Oleandra quartziticola?
Quartziticola Oleandra
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
Jefferson Prado (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Prado' in the authors string.
Pedro Bond Schwartsburd (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwartsb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161234-1: Based on the initial data import