Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Lachenaud & Breteler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 33(2): 216 (215-219; fig. 1, map). 2011 [30 Dec 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332404
Common Names
- Maesobotrya Oligantha
- Maesobotrya
- Oligantha
Description
Maesobotrya oligantha (also called 'Oliganth Maesobotrya' and 'Oliganth', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, tropical forests and in disturbed areas. It is also found in coastal areas and in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Maesobotrya oligantha is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also known for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maesobotrya oligantha has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maesobotrya oligantha is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub native to India. It can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The shrub prefers partial shade and moderate watering.
Where to Find Maesobotrya oligantha
Maesobotrya oligantha is found in South Africa.
Maesobotrya oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maesobotrya oligantha?
Maesobotrya oligantha
What is the common name of Maesobotrya oligantha?
Oliganth Maesobotrya
What is the natural habitat of Maesobotrya oligantha?
Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands
Species in the Maesobotrya genus
Maesobotrya barteri,
Maesobotrya bertramiana,
Maesobotrya cordulata,
Maesobotrya fallax,
Maesobotrya floribunda,
Maesobotrya glabrata,
Maesobotrya griffoniana,
Maesobotrya klaineana,
Maesobotrya longipes,
Maesobotrya pauciflora,
Maesobotrya pierlotii,
Maesobotrya purseglovei,
Maesobotrya pynaertii,
Maesobotrya scariosa,
Maesobotrya staudtii,
Maesobotrya vermeulenii,
Maesobotrya villosa,
Maesobotrya oligantha,
Maesobotrya liberica,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,