Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scirpoidea
ID:
254500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 856 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253832



Common Names

  • Octomeria scirpoidea
  • Scirpoidea Octomeria
  • Scirpoideas Octomeria


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Synonyms

  • Octomeria brachypetala Schltr. [unknown]
  • Octomeria brevifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Octomeria tenuis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aspegrenia scirpoidea Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Octomeria scirpoidea (also called Scirpoid Octomeria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical rainforest of South America. It has a short stem and a single leaf, and produces a single flower with white petals and a yellow lip. It is found in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, and grows in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Octomeria scirpoidea is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Octomeria scirpoidea is a small, tubular flower with a yellow-green color. The seed is a small, black, round seed, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria scirpoidea can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be grown in a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Octomeria scirpoidea

Octomeria scirpoidea is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic forest of the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Minas Gerais.

Octomeria scirpoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria scirpoidea?

Octomeria scirpoidea

What is the natural habitat of Octomeria scirpoidea?

Octomeria scirpoidea is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Octomeria scirpoidea?

Octomeria scirpoidea has white or yellow flowers.

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,

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