Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
oligoneura
ID:
327993

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 448 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327325



Common Names

  • Oligoneura Tricalysia
  • Oligoneura
  • Tricalysia Oligoneura


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Synonyms

  • Tricalysia aurantiodora De Wild. [valid]
  • Tricalysia dundusanensis De Wild. [valid]
  • Tricalysia mortehanii De Wild. [valid]
  • Tricalysia pangaensis De Wild. [valid]

Description

Tricalysia oligoneura (also called Oligoneura, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has oblanceolate leaves with entire margins and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tricalysia oligoneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricalysia oligoneura is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricalysia oligoneura is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Tricalysia oligoneura

Tricalysia oligoneura is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Tricalysia oligoneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricalysia oligoneura?

Tricalysia oligoneura

What are the common names of Tricalysia oligoneura?

Oligoneura tricalysia

Where is Tricalysia oligoneura native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Tricalysia genus

Tricalysia aciculiflora, Tricalysia acocantheroides, Tricalysia allocalyx, Tricalysia amplexicaulis, Tricalysia angolensis, Tricalysia anomala, Tricalysia atherura, Tricalysia bagshawei, Tricalysia biafrana, Tricalysia bifida, Tricalysia bridsoniana, Tricalysia capensis, Tricalysia coriacea, Tricalysia cryptocalyx, Tricalysia delagoensis, Tricalysia elegans, Tricalysia elliotii, Tricalysia fangana, Tricalysia faranahensis, Tricalysia ferorum, Tricalysia fililoba, Tricalysia gilchristii, Tricalysia griseiflora, Tricalysia hensii, Tricalysia idiura, Tricalysia jasminiflora, Tricalysia kivuensis, Tricalysia landanensis, Tricalysia lasiodelphys, Tricalysia ledermannii, Tricalysia lineariloba, Tricalysia longipaniculata, Tricalysia longituba, Tricalysia madagascariensis, Tricalysia micrantha, Tricalysia microphylla, Tricalysia niamniamensis, Tricalysia obanensis, Tricalysia obstetrix, Tricalysia okelensis, Tricalysia oligoneura, Tricalysia pallens, Tricalysia pangolina, Tricalysia parva, Tricalysia patentipilis, Tricalysia pedicellata, Tricalysia pedunculosa, Tricalysia potamogala, Tricalysia pynaertii, Tricalysia repens,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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