Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
daruma
ID:
388915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parsa

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 227 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388247



Common Names

  • Daruma Osyris
  • Daruma Osyriss
  • Daruma Osyriss


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Description

Osyris daruma (also called Daruma Osyris, 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

Osyris daruma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osyris daruma is white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osyris daruma 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 Osyris daruma

Osyris daruma can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Osyris daruma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osyris daruma?

Osyris daruma

What is the common name of Osyris daruma?

Daruma Osyris

What type of plant is Osyris daruma?

Tree

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,