Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
254378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 354 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253710

Common Names

  • Octomeria crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Octomeria
  • Octomeria Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Octomeria densiflora Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Octomeria crassifolia negrensis Porto & Brade [unknown]
  • Octomeria crassifolia triarticulata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Octomeria densiflora triarticulata Barb.Rodr. [unknown]

Description

Octomeria crassifolia (also called Octomeria crassifolia, 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have thick, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria crassifolia can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the temperature between 70-80°F (21-27°C). The seeds should germinate in 3-4 weeks.

Where to Find Octomeria crassifolia

Octomeria crassifolia can be found in Ecuador and Colombia.

Octomeria crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria crassifolia?

Octomeria crassifolia

What is the family of Octomeria crassifolia?

Orchidaceae

Where is Octomeria crassifolia 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-137273: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.