Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
serpentinicaulis
ID:
253666

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 364 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252998



Common Names

  • Serpentinicaulis Oberonia
  • Oberonia Serpentinicaulis
  • Serpentinicaulis Fairy Orchid


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Description

Oberonia serpentinicaulis (also called 'Serpentine-stemmed Oberonia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is a small epiphytic orchid with long, creeping rhizomes and thin, wiry roots. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia serpentinicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia serpentinicaulis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia serpentinicaulis is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, shady spot. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Oberonia serpentinicaulis

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

Oberonia serpentinicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia serpentinicaulis?

Oberonia serpentinicaulis

What is the common name of Oberonia serpentinicaulis?

Serpentinicaulis Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia serpentinicaulis?

Oberonia serpentinicaulis is found in tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, 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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