Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
teres
ID:
253698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kerr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 214 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253030



Common Names

  • Teres Oberonia
  • Oberonia Teres
  • Teres Fairy Orchid


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Description

Oberonia teres (also called 'Smooth 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 short, creeping rhizomes and thin, wiry roots. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia teres 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 teres 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 teres can be propagated by division or seed. The plant prefers a well-drained, moist soil in a partially shaded area. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Oberonia teres

Oberonia teres can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Oberonia teres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia teres?

Oberonia teres

What is the common name of Oberonia teres?

Teres orchid

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia teres?

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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