Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
1332861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.A.Herb.) C.S.P.Foster & B.J.Conn

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Telopea 16: 155 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345315

Common Names

  • Tortuosa Orianthera
  • Orianthera Tortuosa
  • Orianthera

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Description

Orianthera tortuosa (also called 'twisted orianthera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, twisted stems and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Orianthera tortuosa is an ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers and is used in gardens for its beauty and scent. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orianthera tortuosa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orianthera tortuosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or fall and the seed should be sown in the spring. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Orianthera tortuosa

Orianthera tortuosa is native to Australia.

Orianthera tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orianthera tortuosa?

Orianthera tortuosa

What is the common name of Orianthera tortuosa?

Tortuous Orianthera

Where is Orianthera tortuosa found?

Orianthera tortuosa is found in Southeast Asia

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

Desmond Herbert (1898-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Herb.' in the authors string.
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Charles S.P. Foster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Foster' in the authors string.