Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chamaeleptotes
ID:
254367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 817 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253699

Common Names

  • Octomeria chamaeleptotes
  • Chamaeleptotes Octomeria
  • Chamaeleptotes Octomeria

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Synonyms

  • Octomeria chamaeleptotes grandiflora Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Octomeria chamaeleptotes (also called 'Chamaeleptotes 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 chamaeleptotes is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Octomeria chamaeleptotes 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria chamaeleptotes 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 chamaeleptotes

Octomeria chamaeleptotes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Octomeria chamaeleptotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria chamaeleptotes?

Octomeria chamaeleptotes

What is the family of Octomeria chamaeleptotes?

Orchidaceae

Where is Octomeria chamaeleptotes found?

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,

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