Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
simulans
ID:
256180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson & R.Vásquez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 3: t. 270 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255512



Common Names

  • Oliveriana Simulans
  • Simulating Oliveriana
  • Simulating Oliver's Daisy


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Description

Oliveriana simulans (also called Simulating Oliveriana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Ecuador. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Oliveriana simulans is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright orange flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oliveriana simulans has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oliveriana simulans is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Oliveriana simulans

Oliveriana simulans can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Oliveriana simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oliveriana simulans?

Oliveriana simulans

What type of plant is Oliveriana simulans?

A shrub

Where is Oliveriana simulans native to?

Mexico

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,

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