Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fiebrigii
ID:
1244946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Perkins) Diels ex Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 76: 141 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244284



Common Names

  • Orites fiebrigii
  • Fiebrigii Orites
  • Orites Fiebrigii


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Description

Orites fiebrigii (also called Fiebrig's Orites, Fiebrig's Orites Plant, and Fiebrig's Orites Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orites fiebrigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orites fiebrigii is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orites fiebrigii is a shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid place. The cutting should root in about two weeks. Once the roots have developed, the cutting can be transplanted to its permanent location.

Where to Find Orites fiebrigii

Orites fiebrigii is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Orites fiebrigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orites fiebrigii?

Orites fiebrigii

What is the common name of Orites fiebrigii?

Fiebrig's Orites

Where is Orites fiebrigii native to?

Brazil

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50127994: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.