Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ortizii
ID:
256178

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Fernández

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 4: 86 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255510



Common Names

  • Oliveriana Ortizii
  • Ortiz's Oliveriana
  • Ortiz's Oliver's Daisy


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Description

Oliveriana ortizii (also called Ortiz's Oliveriana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Ecuador. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Oliveriana ortizii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright white flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oliveriana ortizii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oliveriana ortizii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Oliveriana ortizii

Oliveriana ortizii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Oliveriana ortizii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oliveriana ortizii?

Oliveriana ortizii

What type of plant is Oliveriana ortizii?

A shrub

Where is Oliveriana ortizii native to?

Ecuador

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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