Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 5: 193 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253633
Common Names
- Gemmifera Basil
- Gemmifera Tulsi
- Gemmifera Sacred Basil
Description
Octarrhena gemmifera (also called Gem-bearing Octarrhena, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Arfak Mountains of West Papua, Indonesia. It grows in montane and submontane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Octarrhena gemmifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Octarrhena gemmifera is a small white or pinkish-white flower with a short tube and five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Octarrhena gemmifera is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, but can tolerate full sun. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Octarrhena gemmifera
Octarrhena gemmifera can be found in the Philippines.
Octarrhena gemmifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octarrhena gemmifera?
Octarrhena gemmifera
What is the family of Octarrhena gemmifera?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Octarrhena gemmifera?
Gemmiferous Octarrhena
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,