Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lycopodioides
ID:
253527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Koenig) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 124: 21 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252859



Common Names

  • Oberonia Lycopodioides
  • Lycopodioides Orchid
  • Lycopodioides Oberonia


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Synonyms

  • Iridorkis anceps (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis anceps Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oberonia anceps Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oberonia ancipita Náves [unknown]
  • Oberonia griffithii Wight [unknown]
  • Oberonia imbricata Wight [illegitimate]
  • Oberonia imbricatiflora J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium lycopodioides Willd. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum lycopodioides J.Koenig [unknown]
  • Iridorchis anceps Kuntze [unknown]
  • Iridorchis imbricata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oberonia lycopodioides (also called Lycopodioides Oberonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid endemic to the Philippines. It has a single, thin, erect stem that grows up to 25 cm tall. The stem is covered in small, pointed leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow lip. It is found in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia lycopodioides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia lycopodioides 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 lycopodioides 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 lycopodioides

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

Oberonia lycopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia lycopodioides?

Oberonia lycopodioides

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia lycopodioides?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Oberonia lycopodioides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136461: Based on the initial data import
Johann Gerhard König (1728-1785): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Koenig' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.