Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
diaphana
ID:
254386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 25(Misc.): 91 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253718

Common Names

  • Octomeria diaphana
  • Diaphana Octomeria
  • Octomeria Orchid

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Description

Octomeria diaphana (also called Octomeria diaphana, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphyte with a short stem and a tuft of fleshy, oblong-lanceolate leaves. The flowers are small, white and have a yellowish-green lip. It is found in humid montane forests, from sea level to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Octomeria diaphana 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

Octomeria diaphana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have narrow, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria diaphana is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Octomeria diaphana

Octomeria diaphana can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Octomeria diaphana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria diaphana?

Octomeria diaphana

What is the family of Octomeria diaphana?

Orchidaceae

Where is Octomeria diaphana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-137281: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.