Omoea philippinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
256195
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 5: 232 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255527
Common Names
- Omoea Philippinensis
- Philippine Omoea
- Philippine Olive-Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Omoea philippinensis (also called Philippine Omoea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Philippines. 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 Philippine Cordillera.
Uses & Benefits
Omoea philippinensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright blue 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
Omoea philippinensis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Omoea philippinensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Omoea philippinensis
Omoea philippinensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Omoea philippinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omoea philippinensis?
Omoea philippinensis
What is the natural habitat of Omoea philippinensis?
The natural habitat of Omoea philippinensis is tropical rainforests.
What is the distribution of Omoea philippinensis?
The distribution of Omoea philippinensis is limited to the Philippines.
Species in the Omoea genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-138991: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.