Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
revolutus
ID:
388964

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 190 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388296



Common Names

  • Revolute Orites
  • Revolute Orites
  • Revolute Orites


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Description

Orites revolutus (also called Revolute 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 revolutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orites revolutus 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 revolutus 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 revolutus

Orites revolutus can be found in New Zealand.

Orites revolutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orites revolutus?

Orites revolutus

What is the common name of Orites revolutus?

Revolute Orites

What type of plant is Orites revolutus?

Orites revolutus 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,