Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
volucris
ID:
255271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thouars) Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 727 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254603



Common Names

  • Oeonia volucris
  • Bird's-foot Oeonia
  • Bird's-foot Woodland Star


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Synonyms

  • Oeonia aubertii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oeonia elliotii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Oeonia humblotii Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Aeranthes volucris Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum volucre Thouars [unknown]
  • Epidorkis volucris Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oeonia volucris (also called Bird Oeonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem and small, white flowers. It is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oeonia volucris is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections. It is also used as a food source and for its oil, which is used for cooking and lighting.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oeonia volucris are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oeonia volucris is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Oeonia volucris

Oeonia volucris is native to tropical Africa.

Oeonia volucris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeonia volucris?

Oeonia volucris

What is the common name of Oeonia volucris?

Volucris

What is the natural habitat of Oeonia volucris?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-138111: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.