Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rhizoides
ID:
1328090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 16(1): 133 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340544





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Description

Oberonia rhizoides (also called Rhizoid Oberonia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white-to-purple flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia rhizoides is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia rhizoides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia rhizoides is an epiphytic orchid that is native to India. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained, bark-based potting mix. Propagation is usually done by division of the pseudobulbs in early spring. The pseudobulbs should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with an orchid fertilizer.

Where to Find Oberonia rhizoides

Oberonia rhizoides can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Oberonia rhizoides FAQ

What is the common name of Oberonia rhizoides?

Rhizome Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia rhizoides?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Oberonia rhizoides?

Summer

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.