Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
glandulifera
ID:
253441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Naturalist's Wanderings E. Archipel. : 518 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252773



Common Names

  • Glandulifera Oberonia
  • Glandulifera Orchid
  • Glandulifera Orchis


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Description

Oberonia glandulifera (also called the Glandular Oberonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and 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 glandulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia glandulifera has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips and yellowish-green sepals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia glandulifera can be cultivated in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by division or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Oberonia glandulifera

Oberonia glandulifera is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Oberonia glandulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia glandulifera?

Oberonia glandulifera

What is the common name of Oberonia glandulifera?

Glandular Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia glandulifera?

Oberonia glandulifera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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,

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