Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
contestiana
ID:
732250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre) Hallier f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 39(2): 49 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731583



Common Names

  • Caladenia Multiclavia
  • Many-Spiked Caladenia
  • Many-Spiked Spider Orchid


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Description

Indorouchera contestiana (also called Contest's Indorouchera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Indorouchera contestiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indorouchera contestiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indorouchera contestiana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate some drought. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Indorouchera contestiana

Indorouchera contestiana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Indorouchera contestiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indorouchera contestiana?

Indorouchera contestiana

What is the common name of Indorouchera contestiana?

Contest's Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indorouchera contestiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Indorouchera genus

Species in the Linaceae family

Anisadenia pubescens, Anisadenia saxatilis, Hebepetalum neblinae, Hebepetalum roraimense, Hebepetalum humiriifolium, Hugonia afzelii, Hugonia belli, Hugonia castaneifolia, Hugonia costata, Hugonia couraiana, Hugonia deplanchei, Hugonia elliptica, Hugonia ferruginea, Hugonia foliosa, Hugonia gilletii, Hugonia gossweileri, Hugonia grandiflora, Hugonia jenkinsii, Hugonia latifolia, Hugonia lenormandii, Hugonia macrocarpa, Hugonia mayumbensis, Hugonia micans, Hugonia montana, Hugonia neocaledonica, Hugonia obtusifolia, Hugonia oreogena, Hugonia papillosa, Hugonia penicillanthemum, Hugonia planchonii, Hugonia platysepala, Hugonia poilanei, Hugonia racemosa, Hugonia rufopilis, Hugonia sapinii, Hugonia serrata, Hugonia talbotii, Hugonia tomentosa, Hugonia villosa, Hugonia brewerioides, Hugonia castanea, Hugonia sphaerocarpa, Hugonia coursiana, Hugonia johannensis, Hugonia longipes, Hugonia orientalis, Hugonia batesii, Hugonia gabunensis, Hugonia macrophylla, Hugonia spicata,

References

Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544264-1: Based on the initial data import