Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
truncatiglossa
ID:
253720

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 712 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253052



Common Names

  • Truncatiglossa Oberonia
  • Oberonia Truncatiglossa
  • Truncatiglossa Fairy Orchid


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Description

Oberonia truncatiglossa (also called 'Truncatiglossa 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 truncatiglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia truncatiglossa has small, yellow or white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia truncatiglossa 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 truncatiglossa

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

Oberonia truncatiglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia truncatiglossa?

Oberonia truncatiglossa

What is the family of Oberonia truncatiglossa?

Orchidaceae

Where is Oberonia truncatiglossa found?

China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan

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-136642: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.