Oberonia agastyamalayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agastyamalayana
ID:
253296
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.S.Kumar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Cat. Ind. Orchids : 57 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252628
Common Names
- Oberonia agastyamalayana
- Agastyamalayana Oberonia
- Agastyamalayana Oberonia Orchid
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- Oberonia longifolia M.Kumar & Sequiera [unknown]
Description
Oberonia agastyamalayana (also called 'Agastyamalayana Oberonia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oberonia agastyamalayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oberonia agastyamalayana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have bright green leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oberonia agastyamalayana is a small epiphytic orchid found in tropical Asia. It is best cultivated in a well-drained medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division of the clump or by seed.
Where to Find Oberonia agastyamalayana
Oberonia agastyamalayana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Oberonia agastyamalayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberonia agastyamalayana?
Oberonia agastyamalayana
What type of plant is Oberonia agastyamalayana?
It is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae.
Where is Oberonia agastyamalayana found?
It is native to India.
Species in the Oberonia genus
Oberonia acarus, Oberonia acaulis, Oberonia affinis, Oberonia agamensis, Oberonia agastyamalayana, Oberonia alopecurus, Oberonia anamalayana, Oberonia anguina, Oberonia angustifolia, Oberonia anthropophora, Oberonia aporophylla, Oberonia arcuata, Oberonia arisanensis, Oberonia arunachalensis, Oberonia asperula, Oberonia aurea, Oberonia austro-yunnanensis, Oberonia balakrishnanii, Oberonia bantaengensis, Oberonia batuensis, Oberonia beccarii, Oberonia bellii, Oberonia benguetensis, Oberonia bertoldi, Oberonia bicornis, Oberonia bifida, Oberonia bilobata, Oberonia boerlageana, Oberonia borneensis, Oberonia brachyphylla, Oberonia brachystachys, Oberonia brevispica, Oberonia brunnea, Oberonia brunoniana, Oberonia cardiochila, Oberonia carnosa, Oberonia cathayana, Oberonia caulescens, Oberonia cavaleriei, Oberonia celebica, Oberonia chandrasekharanii, Oberonia ciliolata, Oberonia cirrhifera, Oberonia clarkei, Oberonia claviloba, Oberonia cleistogama, Oberonia complanata, Oberonia cordata, Oberonia costeriana, Oberonia crassilabris,
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-136247: Based on the initial data import
C.Sathish Kumar (1957-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Kumar' in the authors string.