Phaleria okapensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
okapensis
ID:
1282410
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 55: 267 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281748
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Phaleria okapensis (also called Okap Phaleria, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in China, Japan, and Korea. It has a rhizome that is short, erect, and densely scaly. Its fronds are lanceolate and pinnate-pinnatifid. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in valleys at elevations of 500-1400 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Phaleria okapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaleria okapensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaleria okapensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Phaleria okapensis
Phaleria okapensis is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It can be found in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil.
Phaleria okapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaleria okapensis?
Phaleria okapensis
What is the common name of Phaleria okapensis?
Phaleria
What is the family of Phaleria okapensis?
Thymelaeaceae
Species in the Phaleria genus
Phaleria nisidai, Phaleria octandra, Phaleria biflora, Phaleria capitata, Phaleria disperma, Phaleria longituba, Phaleria okapensis, Phaleria pilistyla, Phaleria acuminata, Phaleria angustifolia, Phaleria chermsideana, Phaleria clerodendron, Phaleria coccinea, Phaleria elegans, Phaleria glabra, Phaleria ixoroides, Phaleria lanceolata, Phaleria montana, Phaleria pubiflora, Phaleria macrocarpa, Phaleria nishidae, Phaleria pentecostalis, Phaleria perrottetiana, Phaleria pulchra, Phaleria sogerensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50315136: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.