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Oncidium Sphacelatum
Oncidium Sphacelatum
Description Oncidium Sphacelatum, also known as the Golden Shower Orchid, is a species of epiphytic orchids native to Central and South America. It has long, slender stems covered in deeply grooved leaves. The plant produces a showy inflorescence, which bears numerous small, fragrant flowers. Each flower features a yellow lip with brownish-red spots and petals that range from yellow to…
Oncidium Hastilabium
Oncidium Hastilabium
Description Oncidium Hastilabium, also known as the Lance Lip Oncidium, is an epiphytic orchid species belonging to the Oncidium genus. It is native to Central America and South America, particularly in countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The Lance Lip Oncidium is a popular ornamental plant, known for its vibrant yellow and brown flowers that bloom…
Oclemena Reticulata
Oclemena Reticulata
Description Oclemena Reticulata, commonly known as the Mountain Bog Gentian, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Gentianaceae family. It is native to the eastern United States and can be found growing in moist, acidic soils of bogs, fens, and wet meadows. The plant produces stunning blue or purple flowers with five petals that bloom from late…
Omalotheca Sylvatica
Omalotheca Sylvatica
Description Omalotheca Sylvatica is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as the Forest Cudweed or the Mountain Cudweed. The plant is native to the mountainous regions of Asia and Europe and is widely cultivated in gardens for its ornamental value. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family…
Ochrosia Mariannensis
Ochrosia Mariannensis
Description Ochrosia Mariannensis is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that belongs to the family of Apocynaceae. It is native to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The tree grows up to 20 meters tall and has a dense crown of dark green leaves. It produces fragrant white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter and bloom…
Orthosiphon Aristatus
Orthosiphon Aristatus
Description Orthosiphon Aristatus is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is also known by other common names such as Java tea, cat’s whiskers, and kidney tea. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.This plant…
Orostachys Iwarenge
Orostachys Iwarenge
Description Orostachys Iwarenge, also known as Dunce Cap, is a small succulent plant native to Korea and Japan. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is a popular indoor plant due to its unique appearance and low maintenance needs. The plant is characterized by its rosette of fleshy, pointed leaves that grow in a spiral pattern. The leaves are typically…
Oncoba Spinosa
Oncoba Spinosa
Description Oncoba spinosa, commonly known as the thorny tree, is a small tree or shrub that produces thorns up to 6 cm long. Indigenous to Africa, it can be found in different parts of the continent, including Madagascar, Kenya, and South Africa. The tree is known for its medicinal properties, and its bark is used to treat various ailments such…
Oxalis Purpurea
Oxalis Purpurea
Description Oxalis Purpurea, commonly known as Purple Oxalis, is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. It is native to South America and is widely cultivated for its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. The plant produces stunning purple leaves that are shaped like shamrocks and have a velvety texture. The leaves are held on long, thin stems…
Olearia Fimbriata
Olearia Fimbriata
Description Olearia Fimbriata, commonly known as the Fringed Daisy Bush, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This species is native to the coastal regions of southeastern Australia, particularly Victoria and Tasmania. It is a small, compact shrub that can grow up to 2 meters in height and 1.5 meters in width. The plant produces attractive,…