Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) R.Fernandes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta 14: 43 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385493
Common Names
- Ozoroa benguellensis
- Benguela Ozoroa
- Benguela Saffronbush
Synonyms
- Heeria benguellensis Engl. [unknown]
Description
Ozoroa benguellensis (also called Benguela Ozoroa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, upright stem and a single inflorescence. It grows in wet, shady forests and is often found near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ozoroa benguellensis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring for food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ozoroa benguellensis has white flowers with a yellow lip and a white column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozoroa benguellensis is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should then be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Ozoroa benguellensis
Ozoroa benguellensis is native to Angola and can be found in dry savannas and grasslands.
Ozoroa benguellensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ozoroa benguellensis?
Ozoroa benguellensis
What is the common name of Ozoroa benguellensis?
Ozoroa benguellensis
Where is Ozoroa benguellensis found?
Ozoroa benguellensis is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Ozoroa genus
Ozoroa dispar,
Ozoroa dekindtiana,
Ozoroa crassinervia,
Ozoroa concolor,
Ozoroa bredoi,
Ozoroa benguellensis,
Ozoroa aurantiaca,
Ozoroa argyrochrysea,
Ozoroa gossweileri,
Ozoroa namaensis,
Ozoroa schinzii,
Ozoroa robusta,
Ozoroa pulcherrima,
Ozoroa pseudoverticillata,
Ozoroa paniculosa,
Ozoroa pallida,
Ozoroa okavangensis,
Ozoroa fulva,
Ozoroa namaquensis,
Ozoroa mildredae,
Ozoroa macrophylla,
Ozoroa longipes,
Ozoroa insignis,
Ozoroa hypoleuca,
Ozoroa homblei,
Ozoroa nigricans,
Ozoroa uelensis,
Ozoroa xylophylla,
Ozoroa viridis,
Ozoroa verticillata,
Ozoroa stenophylla,
Ozoroa albicans,
Ozoroa cinerea,
Ozoroa engleri,
Ozoroa hereroensis,
Ozoroa mucronata,
Ozoroa obovata,
Ozoroa sphaerocarpa,
Ozoroa kassneri,
Ozoroa barbertonensis,
Ozoroa marginata,
Ozoroa pwetoensis,
Ozoroa nitida,
Ozoroa gomesiana,
Ozoroa longipetiolata,
Ozoroa kwangoensis,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,