Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
misera
ID:
1276445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) W.D.Stevens

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 636 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275783

Common Names

  • Orthosia misera
  • Miserable Orthosia
  • Miserable-leaf Orthosia

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Description

Orthosia misera (also called Miserable orthosia, among many other common names) is a moth that can reach up to 2 cm in length. It is native to India and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosia misera is a species of plant used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthosia misera has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosia misera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Orthosia misera

Orthosia misera can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Orthosia misera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosia misera?

Orthosia misera

What is the common name of Orthosia misera?

Miserable Orthosia

What is the family of Orthosia misera?

Noctuidae

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.