Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
portillae
ID:
479452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 235 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478784

Common Names

  • Portillae Octomeria
  • Portillae Octomeria
  • Portillae Octomeria

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Description

Octomeria portillae (also called Portilla's octomeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Octomeria portillae is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octomeria portillae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are arranged in an umbel-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria portillae is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid, tropical climates. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It is an easy to grow plant that is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Octomeria portillae

Octomeria portillae can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Octomeria portillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria portillae?

Octomeria portillae

What is the common name of Octomeria portillae?

Portillae

What is the natural habitat of Octomeria portillae?

Tropical rainforest

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-255777: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.