Status:
valid
Authors:
Schuit. & de Vogel
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 9: 13 (2012 publ. 2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332331
Common Names
- Octarrhena Mendumiana
- Octarrhena
- Mendumiana
Description
Octarrhena mendumiana (also called Mendum's Octarrhena, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Octarrhena mendumiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Octarrhena mendumiana has small, yellow flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Octarrhena mendumiana is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and a warm, humid environment. It requires a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Octarrhena mendumiana
Octarrhena mendumiana is found in tropical rainforests in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Octarrhena mendumiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octarrhena mendumiana?
Octarrhena mendumiana
What is the family of Octarrhena mendumiana?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Octarrhena mendumiana?
Octarrhena mendumiana is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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,