Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
262252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 23: 18 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261584

Common Names

  • Otomeria elatior
  • Taller Otomeria
  • Elatior Otomeria

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Synonyms

  • Otomeria dilatata Hiern [valid]
  • Otomeria elatior speciosa (Baker) Verdc. [valid]
  • Otomeria speciosa Scott Elliot [valid]
  • Pentas elatior Benth. [unknown]
  • Pentas speciosa Baker [valid]
  • Sipanea elatior A.Rich. [valid]

Description

Otomeria elatior (also called 'Tall bush lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in grassland, savanna, and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Otomeria elatior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Otomeria elatior is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otomeria elatior is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It is a small plant with a single leaf and an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Otomeria elatior

Otomeria elatior is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon.

Otomeria elatior FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Otomeria elatior?

Otomeria elatior is native to Angola and Congo.

What is the flower color of Otomeria elatior?

The flowers of Otomeria elatior are yellow with a purple lip.

How big are the flowers of Otomeria elatior?

The flowers of Otomeria elatior are about 1 cm in size.

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-144753: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.