Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yauaperyensis
ID:
254539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Vellosia , ed. 2, 1: 120 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253871

Common Names

  • Octomeria yauaperyensis
  • Yauapery Octomeria
  • Octomeria Yauaperyensis

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Synonyms

  • Octomeria complanata C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Octomeria hondurensis Ames [unknown]

Description

Octomeria yauaperyensis (also called Yauapery 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 yauaperyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octomeria yauaperyensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria yauaperyensis 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 yauaperyensis

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

Octomeria yauaperyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria yauaperyensis?

Octomeria yauaperyensis

What is the natural habitat of Octomeria yauaperyensis?

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

What is the flower color of Octomeria yauaperyensis?

Octomeria yauaperyensis 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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