Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittalis
ID:
1327070

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Okada

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 65: 21 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339524



Common Names

  • Orophea sagittalis
  • Sagittalis Orophea
  • Orophea Sagittalis


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Description

Orophea sagittalis (also called Sagittalis Orophea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a long, narrow leaf blade and a short, dense inflorescence. It is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas in its native range.

Uses & Benefits

Orophea sagittalis is a medicinal plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orophea sagittalis has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orophea sagittalis is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and partial shade. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Orophea sagittalis

Orophea sagittalis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala.

Orophea sagittalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orophea sagittalis?

Orophea sagittalis

What is the common name of Orophea sagittalis?

Sagittalis Orophea

What is the natural habitat of Orophea sagittalis?

It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama

Species in the Orophea genus

Orophea merrillii, Orophea malayana, Orophea leuseri, Orophea kostermansiana, Orophea polycarpa, Orophea parvifolia, Orophea myriantha, Orophea rubra, Orophea harmandiana, Orophea fusca, Orophea trigyna, Orophea tonkinensis, Orophea sarawakensis, Orophea sivarajanii, Orophea flagellaris, Orophea dolichocarpa, Orophea dodecandra, Orophea creaghii, Orophea acuminata, Orophea corymbosa, Orophea clemensiana, Orophea alba, Orophea narasimhanii, Orophea hexandra, Orophea hainanensis, Orophea enneandra, Orophea chrysantha, Orophea chlorantha, Orophea maculata, Orophea katschallica, Orophea desmos, Orophea cuneiformis, Orophea brandisii, Orophea enterocarpa, Orophea leytensis, Orophea wenzelii, Orophea erythrocarpa, Orophea celebica, Orophea sericea, Orophea cumingiana, Orophea megalophylla, Orophea kerrii, Orophea hirsuta, Orophea multiflora, Orophea zeylanica, Orophea thorelii, Orophea uniflora, Orophea thomsonii, Orophea glabra, Orophea hastata,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Hiroshi Okada (1963-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Okada' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139677-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.