Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bougainvilleana
ID:
918963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 16: 276 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918298



Common Names

  • Oberonia Bougainvilleana
  • Bougainvillea Orchid
  • Bougainvillea Fairy Orchid


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Description

Oberonia bougainvilleana (also called the Bougainvillea Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the South Pacific. It has a single, upright stem with two or three leaves and a single flower. The flower has a yellow-green lip and a white or pinkish-purple petal.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia bougainvilleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oberonia bougainvilleana is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia bougainvilleana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Oberonia bougainvilleana

Oberonia bougainvilleana is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

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-463705: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.