Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Sp. Blancoan. : 363 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332751
Common Names
- Odorata Villaria
- Villaria
- Villaria Odorata
Synonyms
- Randia rolfei (S.Vidal) Hatus. [valid]
- Remijia odorata Blanco [valid]
- Villaria littoralis S.Vidal [valid]
- Villaria philippinensis Rolfe [valid]
- Villaria rolfei S.Vidal [valid]
- Gardenia elliptica Elmer [valid]
- Gardenia rolfei (S.Vidal) Hatus. [valid]
Description
Villaria odorata (also called Fragrant Villaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, feathery leaves and pink and white flowers. It grows in sandy soils in heathland, shrubland, and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Villaria odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a fast-growing shrub with attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Villaria odorata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow-tipped petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Villaria odorata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from healthy plants in the spring or summer and plant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to root.
Where to Find Villaria odorata
Villaria odorata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Villaria odorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Villaria odorata?
Villaria odorata
What is the common name of Villaria odorata?
Fragrant Villaria
What is the natural habitat of Villaria odorata?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Villaria genus
Villaria acutifolia,
Villaria fasciculiflora,
Villaria odorata,
Villaria glomerata,
Villaria leytensis,
Villaria uniflora,
Villaria lanceolata,
Villaria marinduquensis,
Villaria coriacea,
Villaria multibracteata,
Villaria purpurea,
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,