Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
1085746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Bocq. ex Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 2: 11 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085084

Common Names

  • Oftia africana
  • Africana Oftia
  • Africana Oftia

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Description

Oftia africana (also called African False Olive, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Africa. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers with purple spots. It grows in coastal areas, in forests, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oftia africana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oftia africana has white flowers that are up to 2 cm long. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oftia africana is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Oftia africana

Oftia africana is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Oftia genus

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Henri Théophile Bocquillon (1834-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bocq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585331-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].