Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 3: 275 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252625
Common Names
- Oberonia acaulis
- Stemless Oberonia
- Stemless Oberonia Orchid
Synonyms
- Iridorkis myriantha (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Iridorchis myriantha Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Oberonia acaulis (also called 'Stemless Oberonia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oberonia acaulis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oberonia acaulis var. acaulis
Oberonia acaulis var. luchunensis S.C.Chen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oberonia acaulis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have bright green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oberonia acaulis is a small epiphytic orchid found in tropical Asia. It is best cultivated in a well-drained medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division of the clump or by seed.
Where to Find Oberonia acaulis
Oberonia acaulis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Oberonia acaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberonia acaulis?
Oberonia acaulis
What type of plant is Oberonia acaulis?
It is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae.
Where is Oberonia acaulis found?
It is native to India.
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,