Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sansoniana
ID:
1306328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiron & Guiard

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 13: 58 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318782

Common Names

  • Octomeria sansoniana
  • Sansoniana Octomeria
  • Octomeria Octomeria

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Description

Octomeria sansoniana (also called Sanson's Octomeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. This plant is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Octomeria sansoniana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octomeria sansoniana has purple flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria sansoniana is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that grows on trees or rocks. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and potted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Octomeria sansoniana

Octomeria sansoniana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Octomeria sansoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria sansoniana?

Octomeria sansoniana

What are the common names of Octomeria sansoniana?

Sansoniana Octomeria

What is the natural habitat of Octomeria sansoniana?

It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the state of Bahia, 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

Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Josiane Guiard (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guiard' in the authors string.