Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hirtzii
ID:
1335652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalström

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 16: 346 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348106



Common Names

  • Oliveriana
  • Hirtzii
  • Oliveriana Hirtzii


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Description

Oliveriana hirtzii (also called Hirtzii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow-orange fruits. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oliveriana hirtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oliveriana hirtzii has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oliveriana hirtzii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and placed in a potting mix that is kept moist until roots form. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Oliveriana hirtzii

Oliveriana hirtzii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Oliveriana hirtzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oliveriana hirtzii?

Oliveriana hirtzii

What is the common name of Oliveriana hirtzii?

Oliveriana

What type of plant is Oliveriana hirtzii?

Herbaceous plant

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

Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.