Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
253757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 332 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253089



Common Names

  • Maingay's Ochreinauclea
  • Ochreinauclea maingayi
  • Maingay's Ochreinauclea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Nauclea maingayi Hook.f. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus maingayi Havil. [valid]
  • Bancalus maingayi Kuntze [valid]

Description

Ochreinauclea maingayi (also called Ochreinauclea maingayi, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin stem that grows to a height of about 20 cm. Its leaves are long and thin, and its flowers are white with pink spots. It is found in evergreen forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ochreinauclea maingayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochreinauclea maingayi is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochreinauclea maingayi is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small plant with short stems and small, pink flowers. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ochreinauclea maingayi

Ochreinauclea maingayi can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ochreinauclea maingayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochreinauclea maingayi?

Ochreinauclea maingayi

What is the family of Ochreinauclea maingayi?

Rubiaceae

Where is Ochreinauclea maingayi found?

India

Species in the Ochreinauclea genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136684: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.