Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
253478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Japan 1: t. 41 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252810



Common Names

  • Oberonia japonica
  • Japanese Oberonia
  • Japanese Fairy Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Malaxis japonica Maxim. [unknown]
  • Oberonia japonica major Makino [unknown]
  • Oberonia makinoi Masam. [unknown]
  • Oberonia japonica aurantiaca Makino [unknown]
  • Oberonia japonica viridescens Makino [unknown]
  • Oberonia japonica viridescens (Makino) Honda ex M.Nakaj. & H.Ohba [unknown]

Description

Oberonia japonica (also called Bird Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Japan, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia japonica 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 japonica 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 japonica can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded area in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Oberonia japonica

Oberonia japonica is native to Japan.

Oberonia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia japonica?

Oberonia japonica

What is the common name of Oberonia japonica?

Japanese Oberonia

What type of plant is Oberonia japonica?

Orchid

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-136413: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.