Odyendea klaineana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klaineana
ID:
1141075
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pierre) Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 215 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140413
Common Names
- Odyendea klaineana
- Klaine's Odyendea
- Klaineana Odyendea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odyendea klaineana (also called Klaine's Odyendea, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Staphyleaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Odyendea klaineana is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a source of food for animals and as a timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odyendea klaineana is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odyendea klaineana is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a cold frame or greenhouse. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Odyendea klaineana
Odyendea klaineana can be found in Central and South America, including in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Species in the Odyendea genus
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
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References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813855-1: Based on the initial data import