Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
occultans
ID:
826399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 523 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000825733



Common Names

  • Occultans Begonia
  • Centrostigma Occultans
  • Occultans Wax Begonia


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Description

Centrostigma occultans (also called Centrostigma occultans, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and grasslands. It has a shrubby habit, with dark green, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centrostigma occultans is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flowerbeds. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and can be used to add color and texture to a garden. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrostigma occultans has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrostigma occultans is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be planted in a well-draining soil in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation can be done by division or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Centrostigma occultans

Centrostigma occultans is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Centrostigma occultans FAQ

What are the common names of Centrostigma occultans?

Centrostigma occultans is commonly known as Occult centrostigma.

What is the natural habitat of Centrostigma occultans?

Centrostigma occultans is native to tropical regions of South America.

What are the uses of Centrostigma occultans?

Centrostigma occultans is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36322: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.