Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mauritii
ID:
337420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst & Moutinho

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 16 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336752

Common Names

  • Octomeria mauritii
  • Mauritius Octomeria
  • Octomeria

Searching for Octomeria mauritii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Octomeria mauritii (also called Mauritius Octomeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen tree, native to New Guinea, and grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Octomeria mauritii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make furniture and construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octomeria mauritii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Octomeria mauritii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria mauritii is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Octomeria mauritii

Octomeria mauritii can be found in the tropical forests of Mauritius.

Octomeria mauritii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria mauritii?

Octomeria mauritii

What is the family of Octomeria mauritii?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Octomeria mauritii?

India

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-217109: Based on the initial data import
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.
J.L. de Araujo Moutinho (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moutinho' in the authors string.