Octomeria wawrae
| Octomeria wawrae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Octomeria |
| Species: | O. wawrae |
| Binomial name | |
| Octomeria wawrae Rchb.f. ex Wawra | |
Octomeria wawrae is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic herb.[2]
The species was named by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach in 1888.[3]
Distribution
Octomeria wawrae is native to the seasonally dry tropical biome of south-east Brazil.[3] It is endemic to the country, and found in rocky highlands, deciduous forests, and rainforests.[2]
Conservation
Octomeria wawrae is listed in Appendix II of CITES. There are no quotas or suspensions in place for the species.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Octomeria wawrae". SpeciesPlus.net. CITES. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Octomeria wawrae Rchb.f." Reflora.jbrj.gov.br. Reflora. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Octomeria wawrae Rchb.f. ex Wawra". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 May 2026.