Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
medinae
ID:
479439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & J.Portilla

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 23: 33 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478771

Common Names

  • Medinae Octomeria
  • Medinae Octomeria
  • Medinae Octomeria

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Description

Octomeria medinae (also called 'Medina's Octomeria' and 'Medina's Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Octomeria medinae is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octomeria medinae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are arranged in an umbel-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria medinae is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid, tropical climates. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It is an easy to grow plant that is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Octomeria medinae

Octomeria medinae can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

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Octomeria medinae

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Common name of Octomeria medinae

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Natural habitat of Octomeria medinae

Species in the Octomeria genus

Octomeria aetheoantha, Octomeria albiflora, Octomeria albopurpurea, Octomeria alexandri, Octomeria aloefolia, Octomeria alpina, Octomeria anceps, Octomeria anomala, Octomeria bradei, Octomeria caetensis, Octomeria caldensis, Octomeria callosa, Octomeria campos-portoi, Octomeria cariocana, Octomeria chamaeleptotes, Octomeria chloidophylla, Octomeria cochlearis, Octomeria colombiana, Octomeria concolor, Octomeria connellii, Octomeria cordilabia, Octomeria costaricensis, Octomeria crassifolia, Octomeria crassilabia, Octomeria cucullata, Octomeria decipiens, Octomeria decumbens, Octomeria dentifera, Octomeria diaphana, Octomeria edmundoi, Octomeria ementosa, Octomeria erosilabia, Octomeria estrellensis, Octomeria exchlorophyllata, Octomeria exigua, Octomeria fasciculata, Octomeria fialhoensis, Octomeria fibrifera, Octomeria filifolia, Octomeria fimbriata, Octomeria flabellifera, Octomeria flaviflora, Octomeria ffrenchiana, Octomeria gehrtii, Octomeria gemmula, Octomeria geraensis, Octomeria glazioveana, Octomeria gracilicaulis, Octomeria gracilis, Octomeria graminifolia,

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-255775: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
José Portilla (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Portilla' in the authors string.