Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rasmussenii
ID:
253629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 70: 79 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252961



Common Names

  • Oberonia rasmussenii
  • Rasmussenii Oberonia
  • Rasmussenii Orchid


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Description

Oberonia rasmussenii (also called Rasmussen's Oberonia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in tropical Asia. It has a creeping rhizome with short stems and small pseudobulbs. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with a yellow labellum.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia rasmussenii is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia rasmussenii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per flower. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia rasmussenii can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method, as it requires minimal effort and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Oberonia rasmussenii

Oberonia rasmussenii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Oberonia rasmussenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia rasmussenii?

Oberonia rasmussenii

What is the common name of Oberonia rasmussenii?

Rasmussen Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia rasmussenii?

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,

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