Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minuscula
ID:
1332867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & Duy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Wulfenia 22: 174 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345321

Common Names

  • Octarrhena
  • Small Octarrhena
  • Tiny Octarrhena

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Description

Octarrhena minuscula (also called 'dwarf-leaved orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, slender stems and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Octarrhena minuscula is an ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers and is used in gardens for its beauty and scent. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Octarrhena minuscula is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octarrhena minuscula is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or fall and the seed should be sown in the spring. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Octarrhena minuscula

Octarrhena minuscula is native to Japan.

Octarrhena minuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octarrhena minuscula?

Octarrhena minuscula

What is the common name of Octarrhena minuscula?

Tiny Octarrhena

Where is Octarrhena minuscula found?

Octarrhena minuscula is found in 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,

References

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Nong Van Duy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duy' in the authors string.