Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
505445

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 492 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504777



Common Names

  • Synaphea oligantha
  • Oligantha Synaphea
  • Synaphea Oligantha


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Description

Synaphea oligantha (also called 'Oligantha', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with a height of up to 2 m. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Synaphea oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synaphea oligantha has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synaphea oligantha can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several pieces, each with a few leaves and some roots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and water well.

Where to Find Synaphea oligantha

Synaphea oligantha is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Synaphea oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Synaphea oligantha?

Synaphea oligantha

What is the common name of Synaphea oligantha?

Synaphea oligantha

What type of plant is Synaphea oligantha?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Synaphea genus

Synaphea brachyceras, Synaphea bifurcata, Synaphea aephynsa, Synaphea acutiloba, Synaphea whicherensis, Synaphea tripartita, Synaphea tamminensis, Synaphea platyphylla, Synaphea sparsiflora, Synaphea reticulata, Synaphea recurva, Synaphea rangiferops, Synaphea quartzitica, Synaphea preissii, Synaphea boyaginensis, Synaphea stenoloba, Synaphea pinnata, Synaphea gracillima, Synaphea floribunda, Synaphea flexuosa, Synaphea flabelliformis, Synaphea favosa, Synaphea endothrix, Synaphea polymorpha, Synaphea divaricata, Synaphea incurva, Synaphea decumbens, Synaphea decorticans, Synaphea damopsis, Synaphea cuneata, Synaphea constricta, Synaphea cervifolia, Synaphea canaliculata, Synaphea drummondii, Synaphea obtusata, Synaphea petiolaris, Synaphea parviflora, Synaphea panhesya, Synaphea oulopha, Synaphea otiostigma, Synaphea grandis, Synaphea odocoileops, Synaphea hians, Synaphea nexosa, Synaphea media, Synaphea macrophylla, Synaphea lesueurensis, Synaphea intricata, Synaphea interioris, Synaphea oligantha,

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,

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