Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
254546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. S. India : cxxxiv-13 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253878

Common Names

  • Octotropis travancorica
  • Travancore Octotropis
  • Octotropis Travancorica

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Description

Octotropis travancorica (also called Octotropis travancorica, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and produces yellow flowers. It usually grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Octotropis travancorica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octotropis travancorica has small, tubular flowers with white petals and yellowish-green sepals. The flowers are borne in clusters of up to 8. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octotropis travancorica can be propagated by division or cuttings. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be potted up and grown in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Octotropis travancorica

Octotropis travancorica is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Octotropis travancorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octotropis travancorica?

Octotropis travancorica

What is the natural habitat of Octotropis travancorica?

Octotropis travancorica is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Octotropis travancorica?

Octotropis travancorica has white or yellow flowers.

Species in the Octotropis 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