Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kaernbachiana
ID:
253482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 242 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252814



Common Names

  • Oberonia kaernbachiana
  • Kaernbachiana Oberonia
  • Kaernbachiana Fairy Orchid


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Description

Oberonia kaernbachiana (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 India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia kaernbachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oberonia kaernbachiana is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia kaernbachiana 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 kaernbachiana

Oberonia kaernbachiana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Oberonia kaernbachiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia kaernbachiana?

Oberonia kaernbachiana

What is the common name of Oberonia kaernbachiana?

Kaernbach's Oberonia

What type of plant is Oberonia kaernbachiana?

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,

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