Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
missionis
ID:
253758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 332 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253090

Common Names

  • Mission's Ochreinauclea
  • Ochreinauclea missionis
  • Mission's Ochreinauclea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea missionis Wall. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Nauclea oblongata Miq. ex Hook.f. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus missionis Havil. [valid]
  • Bancalus missionis Kuntze [valid]

Description

Ochreinauclea missionis (also called Ochreinauclea missionis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin stem that grows to a height of about 20 cm. Its leaves are long and thin, and its flowers are white with purple spots. It is found in evergreen forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ochreinauclea missionis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochreinauclea missionis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochreinauclea missionis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small plant with short stems and small, red flowers. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ochreinauclea missionis

Ochreinauclea missionis can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ochreinauclea missionis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochreinauclea missionis?

Ochreinauclea missionis

What is the family of Ochreinauclea missionis?

Rubiaceae

Where is Ochreinauclea missionis found?

India

Species in the Ochreinauclea genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136685: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.