Oberonia carnosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
253357
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lavarack
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 1: 72 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252689
Common Names
- Oberonia Carnosa
- Carnosa Oberonia
- Carnosa Oberonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oberonia carnosa (also called Flesh-colored Oberonia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has white flowers with a yellow lip and a yellow throat. It is found in humid forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
Uses & Benefits
Oberonia carnosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oberonia carnosa are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oberonia carnosa is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best time to divide the plant is in the spring when the new growth begins. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Oberonia carnosa
Oberonia carnosa can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Oberonia carnosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberonia carnosa?
Oberonia carnosa
What is the common name of Oberonia carnosa?
Carnosa Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Oberonia carnosa?
Oberonia carnosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
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-136302: Based on the initial data import
Peter S. Lavarack: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavarack' in the authors string.