Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoehne & Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. São Paulo 1: 230 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253674
Common Names
- Octomeria albiflora
- Albiflora Octomeria
- White-flowered Octomeria
Description
Octomeria albiflora (also called 'White-flowered Octomeria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in forests and grasslands at elevations of 600–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Octomeria albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Octomeria albiflora is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Octomeria albiflora can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the temperature between 70-80°F (21-27°C). The seeds should germinate in 3-4 weeks.
Where to Find Octomeria albiflora
Octomeria albiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Octomeria albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octomeria albiflora?
Octomeria albiflora
What is the common name of Octomeria albiflora?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Octomeria albiflora?
Octomeria albiflora is native to Brazil
Species in the Octomeria genus
Octomeria aetheoantha,
Octomeria albiflora,
Octomeria albopurpurea,
Octomeria alexandri,
Octomeria aloefolia,
Octomeria alpina,
Octomeria anceps,
Octomeria anomala,
Octomeria bradei,
Octomeria caetensis,
Octomeria caldensis,
Octomeria callosa,
Octomeria campos-portoi,
Octomeria cariocana,
Octomeria chamaeleptotes,
Octomeria chloidophylla,
Octomeria cochlearis,
Octomeria colombiana,
Octomeria concolor,
Octomeria connellii,
Octomeria cordilabia,
Octomeria costaricensis,
Octomeria crassifolia,
Octomeria crassilabia,
Octomeria cucullata,
Octomeria decipiens,
Octomeria decumbens,
Octomeria dentifera,
Octomeria diaphana,
Octomeria edmundoi,
Octomeria ementosa,
Octomeria erosilabia,
Octomeria estrellensis,
Octomeria exchlorophyllata,
Octomeria exigua,
Octomeria fasciculata,
Octomeria fialhoensis,
Octomeria fibrifera,
Octomeria filifolia,
Octomeria fimbriata,
Octomeria flabellifera,
Octomeria flaviflora,
Octomeria ffrenchiana,
Octomeria gehrtii,
Octomeria gemmula,
Octomeria geraensis,
Octomeria glazioveana,
Octomeria gracilicaulis,
Octomeria gracilis,
Octomeria graminifolia,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,