Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nayarii
ID:
253561

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Ansari & N.P.Balakr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 4: 17 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252893



Common Names

  • Oberonia Nayarii
  • Nayarii Orchid
  • Nayarii Oberonia


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Description

Oberonia nayarii (also called Nayarii 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 nayarii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia nayarii has small white flowers with yellow centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia nayarii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is frost hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Oberonia nayarii

Oberonia nayarii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Oberonia nayarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia nayarii?

Oberonia nayarii

What is the common name of Oberonia nayarii?

Nayari Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia nayarii?

Tropical rainforests of India 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136496: Based on the initial data import
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
Raghavan Ansari (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Ansari' in the authors string.