Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aporoides
ID:
479363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Schuit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 512 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478695

Common Names

  • Octarrhena aporoides
  • Aporoides Daisy
  • Aporoides Octarrhena

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Synonyms

  • Chitonanthera aporoides Schltr. [unknown]
  • Chitonanthera oberonioides Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Octarrhena aporoides (also called Aporoides Octarrhena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Octarrhena aporoides is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Octarrhena aporoides is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octarrhena aporoides is a tropical shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root system.

Where to Find Octarrhena aporoides

Octarrhena aporoides can be found in tropical areas of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Octarrhena aporoides FAQ

What type of soil is best for Octarrhena aporoides?

Octarrhena aporoides prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Octarrhena aporoides?

Octarrhena aporoides prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Octarrhena aporoides need?

Octarrhena aporoides prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Species in the Octarrhena genus

Octarrhena amesiana, Octarrhena angraecoides, Octarrhena aristata, Octarrhena bilabrata, Octarrhena calceiformis, Octarrhena celebica, Octarrhena cordata, Octarrhena cucullifera, Octarrhena cupulilabra, Octarrhena cylindrica, Octarrhena cymbiformis, Octarrhena elmeri, Octarrhena ensifolia, Octarrhena exigua, Octarrhena filiformis, Octarrhena firmula, Octarrhena gemmifera, Octarrhena gibbosa, Octarrhena goliathensis, Octarrhena hastipetala, Octarrhena lorentzii, Octarrhena macgregorii, Octarrhena miniata, Octarrhena oberonioides, Octarrhena obovata, Octarrhena parvula, Octarrhena platyrachis, Octarrhena purpurei-ocellata, Octarrhena pusilla, Octarrhena saccolabioides, Octarrhena salmonea, Octarrhena tenuis, Octarrhena torricellensis, Octarrhena trigona, Octarrhena umbellulata, Octarrhena vanvuurenii, Octarrhena vitellina, Octarrhena wariana, Octarrhena angustifolia, Octarrhena angustissima, Octarrhena aporoides, Octarrhena brassii, Octarrhena falcifolia, Octarrhena gracilis, Octarrhena latipetala, Octarrhena podochiloides, Octarrhena reflexa, Octarrhena spathulata, Octarrhena uniflora, Octarrhena mendumiana,

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-255762: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.