Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dolichostachys
ID:
1328093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 16(1): 158 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340547





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Description

Oberonia dolichostachys (also called Long-spike Oberonia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white-to-purple flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia dolichostachys is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia dolichostachys has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia dolichostachys is an orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the plant in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is done by carefully separating the offsets from the parent plant and replanting them in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Oberonia dolichostachys

Oberonia dolichostachys can be found in the Eastern Himalayas and South-East Asia.

Oberonia dolichostachys FAQ

What is the common name of Oberonia dolichostachys?

Tall Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia dolichostachys?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Oberonia dolichostachys?

Summer

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.