Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 35: 64 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253761
Common Names
- Octomeria juergensii
- Juergensii Octomeria
- Juergens Octomeria
Description
Octomeria juergensii (also called Juergensii, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid, native to Brazil. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and produces small white flowers with yellow lips. It prefers humid, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Octomeria juergensii is an attractive ornamental plant, valued for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with low foot traffic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Octomeria juergensii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Octomeria juergensii is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate it, it needs a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and the plant should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Octomeria juergensii
Octomeria juergensii is native to Brazil.
Octomeria juergensii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octomeria juergensii?
Octomeria juergensii
What is the natural habitat of Octomeria juergensii?
Tropical rainforests of Brazil
What is the flower color of Octomeria juergensii?
White to yellowish-green
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,