Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
spermacocea
ID:
1332860

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Telopea 16: 155 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345314



Common Names

  • Spermacocea Orianthera
  • Orianthera Spermacocea
  • Orianthera


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Description

Orianthera spermacocea (also called 'spermacoce 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 spermacocea 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

The flower of Orianthera spermacocea is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orianthera spermacocea 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 spermacocea

Orianthera spermacocea is native to Australia.

Orianthera spermacocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orianthera spermacocea?

Orianthera spermacocea

What is the common name of Orianthera spermacocea?

Spermacoce Orianthera

Where is Orianthera spermacocea found?

Orianthera spermacocea 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.