Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
388960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 3: 427 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388292



Common Names

  • Acicular Orites
  • Acicular Orites
  • Acicular Orites


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Synonyms

  • Oritina acicularis R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Orites acicularis (also called Needle-leaved Orites, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate-lanceolate. It is found in the understory of the Atlantic Forest, in humid and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Orites acicularis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an anti-inflammatory, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer for crops.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orites acicularis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orites acicularis is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Orites acicularis

Orites acicularis can be found in New Zealand.

Orites acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orites acicularis?

Orites acicularis

What is the common name of Orites acicularis?

Needle Orites

What type of plant is Orites acicularis?

Orites acicularis is a shrub.

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:705296-1: Based on the initial data import