Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seidenf.) Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 135 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253083
Common Names
- Obtegomeria caerulescens
- Caerulescens Obtegomeria
- Caerulescens Orchid
Synonyms
- Malaxis oberoniiflora Seidenf. [unknown]
Description
Oberonioides oberoniiflora (also called Oberonioides oberoniiflora, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin stem that grows to a height of about 20 cm. Its leaves are long and thin, and its flowers are white with purple spots. It is found in evergreen forests and on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Oberonioides oberoniiflora 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
Oberonioides oberoniiflora has small, yellow or white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oberonioides oberoniiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small plant with short stems and small, white flowers. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Oberonioides oberoniiflora
Oberonioides oberoniiflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Oberonioides oberoniiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberonioides oberoniiflora?
Oberonioides oberoniiflora
What is the family of Oberonioides oberoniiflora?
Orchidaceae
Where is Oberonioides oberoniiflora found?
India
Species in the Oberonioides genus
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,