Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ackeringae
ID:
253760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 138 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253092



Common Names

  • Ackeringae Ochrosia
  • Ochrosia ackeringae
  • Ackeringae Ochrosia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Lactaria ackeringae Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Ochrosia littoralis Merr. [unknown]
  • Ochrosia ackeringae angustifolia Baker f. [unknown]
  • Bleekeria ackeringae Koidz. [unknown]
  • Bleekeria littoralis Koidz. [unknown]
  • Excavatia littoralis (Merr.) Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Ochrosia ackeringae (also called Ochrosia ackeringae, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin stem that grows to a height of about 20 cm. Its leaves are long and thin, and its flowers are white with pink spots. It is found in evergreen forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ochrosia ackeringae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochrosia ackeringae is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochrosia ackeringae is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small plant with short stems and small, purple flowers. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ochrosia ackeringae

Ochrosia ackeringae can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ochrosia ackeringae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochrosia ackeringae?

Ochrosia ackeringae

What is the family of Ochrosia ackeringae?

Apocynaceae

Where is Ochrosia ackeringae found?

India

Species in the Ochrosia genus

Ochrosia ackeringae, Ochrosia acuminata, Ochrosia alyxioides, Ochrosia apoensis, Ochrosia balansae, Ochrosia bodenheimarum, Ochrosia borbonica, Ochrosia brevituba, Ochrosia citrodora, Ochrosia coccinea, Ochrosia compta, Ochrosia elliptica, Ochrosia fatuhivensis, Ochrosia ficifolia, Ochrosia glomerata, Ochrosia grandiflora, Ochrosia haleakalae, Ochrosia hexandra, Ochrosia inventorum, Ochrosia iwasakiana, Ochrosia kauaiensis, Ochrosia kilaueaensis, Ochrosia kilneri, Ochrosia lifuana, Ochrosia mariannensis, Ochrosia miana, Ochrosia minima, Ochrosia moorei, Ochrosia mulsanti, Ochrosia nakaiana, Ochrosia newelliana, Ochrosia novo-caledonica, Ochrosia oppositifolia, Ochrosia poweri, Ochrosia sciadophylla, Ochrosia sevenetii, Ochrosia silvatica, Ochrosia solomonensis, Ochrosia syncarpa, Ochrosia tenimberensis, Ochrosia thiollierei, Ochrosia vitiensis, Ochrosia basistamina, Ochrosia brownii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,