Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lotsyana
ID:
253522

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Orch. Java : 241 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252854



Common Names

  • Oberonia Lotsyana
  • Lotsyana Orchid
  • Lotsyana Oberonia


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Description

Oberonia lotsyana (also called Lotsyana Oberonia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical rainforests of India, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a few leaves and many small, white flowers with yellow lips. It grows on trees and rocks in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia lotsyana 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

Oberonia lotsyana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on the end of the stem. The flowers have five petals and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia lotsyana can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers a humid, shady environment with a temperature of 18-25°C. It should be grown in a well-draining, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-5.5. It should be watered regularly, but not excessively.

Where to Find Oberonia lotsyana

Oberonia lotsyana can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Oberonia lotsyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia lotsyana?

Oberonia lotsyana

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia lotsyana?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Oberonia lotsyana?

White

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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