Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
austro-yunnanensis
ID:
253319

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Chen & Z.H.Tsi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 193 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252651



Common Names

  • Oberonia austro-yunnanensis
  • Austro-Yunnan Oberonia
  • Austro-Yunnan Oberonia Orchid


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Description

Oberonia austro-yunnanensis (also called the Austro-Yunnan Oberonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China. It is found growing in moist forests and meadows at elevations of 1000-3000 meters. It has a single, thin, upright stem and a single, large, white flower with yellowish-green stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia austro-yunnanensis 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 austro-yunnanensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia austro-yunnanensis 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 austro-yunnanensis

Oberonia austro-yunnanensis can be found in the Yunnan province of China.

Oberonia austro-yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia austro-yunnanensis?

Oberonia austro-yunnanensis

What is the common name of Oberonia austro-yunnanensis?

Austro-Yunnan Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia austro-yunnanensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-136268: Based on the initial data import
Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.