Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 170 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261525
Common Names
- Parviflora Otiophora
- Pauciflora Otiophora
- Perrieri Otiophora
Description
Otiophora pauciflora (also called Few-Flowered Otiophora, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to New Guinea. It is a medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm. It is found in lowland rainforests, often near the coast.
Uses & Benefits
Otiophora pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Otiophora pauciflora sub. burttii (Milne-Redh.) Verdc.
Otiophora pauciflora sub. pauciflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Otiophora pauciflora is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, round, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Otiophora pauciflora is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Otiophora pauciflora
Otiophora pauciflora is native to Angola and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Otiophora pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otiophora pauciflora?
Otiophora pauciflora
What are the common names of Otiophora pauciflora?
Few-flowered Otiophora
What is the natural habitat of Otiophora pauciflora?
Otiophora pauciflora is native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Species in the Otiophora genus
Otiophora angustifolia,
Otiophora caerulea,
Otiophora calycophylla,
Otiophora cupheoides,
Otiophora inyangana,
Otiophora lanceolata,
Otiophora lebruniana,
Otiophora multicaulis,
Otiophora parviflora,
Otiophora pauciflora,
Otiophora perrieri,
Otiophora pycnoclada,
Otiophora pycnostachys,
Otiophora rupicola,
Otiophora scabra,
Otiophora spirospicata,
Otiophora stolzii,
Otiophora villicaulis,
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,