Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Schuit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 512 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478702
Common Names
- Octarrhena brassii
- Brassii Daisy
- Brassii Octarrhena
Synonyms
- Chitonanthera brassii L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Octarrhena brassii (also called Brass's 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 brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Octarrhena brassii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Octarrhena brassii 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 brassii
Octarrhena brassii can be found in tropical areas of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Octarrhena brassii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octarrhena brassii?
Octarrhena brassii
What is the common name of Octarrhena brassii?
Brass's Octarrhena
What is the natural habitat of Octarrhena brassii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,