Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Wawra
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Itin. Princ. S. Coburgi ii. (1888) 156. [Jun 1888]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253867
Common Names
- Octomeria wawrae
- Wawra's Octomeria
- Octomeria Wawrae
Description
Octomeria wawrae (also called Wawra's 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 wawrae 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
Octomeria wawrae has small, tubular flowers with white petals and yellowish-green sepals. The flowers are borne in clusters of up to 8. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Octomeria wawrae can be propagated by division or cuttings. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be potted up and grown in a bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Octomeria wawrae
Octomeria wawrae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic forest of the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Minas Gerais.
Octomeria wawrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octomeria wawrae?
Octomeria wawrae
What is the natural habitat of Octomeria wawrae?
Octomeria wawrae is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Octomeria wawrae?
Octomeria wawrae 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,