Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
ochrea
ID:
1413934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Škorničk. & M.F.Newman

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 26. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426399



Common Names

  • Ochrea Meistera
  • Ochrea Meistera Plant
  • Ochrea Meistera Flower


Searching for Meistera ochrea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Meistera ochrea (also called Ochrea Meistera, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Meistera ochrea has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meistera ochrea is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

Searching for Meistera ochrea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Meistera ochrea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Meistera ochrea

Meistera ochrea is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Meistera ochrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meistera ochrea?

Meistera ochrea

What is the common name of Meistera ochrea?

Ochre Meistera

Where is Meistera ochrea native to?

India

Species in the Meistera genus

Meistera aculeata, Meistera acuminata, Meistera agastyamalayana, Meistera benthamiana, Meistera botryoidea, Meistera calcarata, Meistera cannicarpa, Meistera celsa, Meistera cerasina, Meistera chinensis, Meistera dallachyi, Meistera deoriana, Meistera echinocarpa, Meistera elephantorum, Meistera fulviceps, Meistera gagnepainii, Meistera ghatica, Meistera graminifolia, Meistera gyrolophos, Meistera kinabaluensis, Meistera koenigii, Meistera lappacea, Meistera loheri, Meistera masticatorum, Meistera mentawaiensis, Meistera mizoramensis, Meistera muricarpa, Meistera muricata, Meistera newmanii, Meistera nilgirica, Meistera ochrea, Meistera oligantha, Meistera propinqua, Meistera sahyadrica, Meistera sceletescens, Meistera stephanocolea, Meistera tomrey, Meistera trichostachya, Meistera vermana, Meistera verrucosa, Meistera vespertilio, Meistera yunnanensis,

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Mark Fleming Newman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Newman' in the authors string.
Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426399: Based on the initial data import