Status:
valid
Authors:
Sambin & Chiron
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 14: 237 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340662
Common Names
- Octomeria purpurascens
- Purpurascens Octomeria
- Purpurascens
Description
Octomeria purpurascens (also called 'Purple Octomeria', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the tropical regions of South America, where it grows in humid forests and grasslands. It has a short stem and a single, large, purple flower with a white lip. The sepals and petals are fused together and the petals are fringed.
Uses & Benefits
Octomeria purpurascens is a flowering plant species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Octomeria purpurascens has small, white flowers with yellowish-greenish anthers. The fruits are small, dark-brown capsules. The seedlings are small, with small, ovate leaves.
Where to Find Octomeria purpurascens
Octomeria purpurascens is native to Brazil and can be found in parts of the Atlantic Forest.
Octomeria purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octomeria purpurascens?
Octomeria purpurascens
What is the common name of Octomeria purpurascens?
Purple Octomeria
Where is Octomeria purpurascens native to?
Brazil
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
Aurélien Sambin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sambin' in the authors string.