Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
callosa
ID:
1332852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) C.S.P.Foster & B.J.Conn

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Telopea 16: 153 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345306



Common Names

  • Callosa Orianthera
  • Orianthera Callosa
  • Orianthera


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Description

Orianthera callosa (also called 'callous orianthera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, slender stems and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Orianthera callosa is an ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers and is used in gardens for its beauty and scent. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orianthera callosa has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orianthera callosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or fall and the seed should be sown in the spring. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Orianthera callosa

Orianthera callosa is native to Australia.

Orianthera callosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orianthera callosa?

Orianthera callosa

What is the common name of Orianthera callosa?

Callous Orianthera

Where is Orianthera callosa found?

Orianthera callosa is found in Southeast Asia

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Charles S.P. Foster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Foster' in the authors string.