Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
corrigiosa
ID:
922802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Toscano

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 120: 144 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922137

Common Names

  • Octomeria corrigiosa
  • Corrigiosa Octomeria
  • Correct Octomeria

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Description

Octomeria corrigiosa (also called Corrigio's Octomeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Octomeria corrigiosa is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Octomeria corrigiosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria corrigiosa is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Octomeria corrigiosa

Octomeria corrigiosa is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467701: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.