Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Romero & Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 7: 84 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478792
Common Names
- Tapiricataractae Octomeria
- Tapiricataractae Octomeria
- Tapiricataractae Octomeria
Description
Octomeria tapiricataractae (also called Tapiricata Octomeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,400 m. It is a small plant with a single stem, and has two to three leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Octomeria tapiricataractae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Octomeria tapiricataractae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Octomeria tapiricataractae 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 tapiricataractae
Octomeria tapiricataractae can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Octomeria tapiricataractae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octomeria tapiricataractae?
Octomeria tapiricataractae
What is the common name of Octomeria tapiricataractae?
Tapiricataracta Octomeria
What is the natural habitat of Octomeria tapiricataractae?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,